Packaging and transporting guidelines
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40
Component replacement procedures
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42
Service tag
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42
Computer feet
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43
Battery
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43
Optical drive (select models only)
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44
WLAN module
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47
Memory module
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49
Hard drive
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50
Keyboard
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53
Top cover
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56
Power button board
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59
TouchPad button board
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60
USB board
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62
Power connector cable
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63
Speakers
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65
Optical drive connector cable
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67
Display assembly
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68
System board
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74
RTC battery
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78
Fan/heat sink assembly
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79
Processor
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86
5
Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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89
Using Setup Utility
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89
Starting Setup Utility
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89
Changing the language of Setup Utility
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89
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
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90
Displaying system information
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90
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility
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91
Exiting Setup Utility
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91
Updating the BIOS
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91
Determining the BIOS version
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92
Downloading a BIOS update
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92
Using System Diagnostics
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93
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Specifications
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94
Computer specifications
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94
15.6-inch display specifications
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95
Hard drive specifications
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96
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