SATA hard drive cables
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43
SATA data cable
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43
SMART ATA drives
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43
Cable management
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43
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Removal and replacement procedures: Tower (TWR)
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44
Preparation for disassembly
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44
Access panel
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45
Front bezel security
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46
Front bezel
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47
Bezel blanks
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48
Memory
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50
DIMMs
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50
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
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50
Populating DIMM sockets
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50
Installing DIMMs
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51
Expansion cards
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53
System board connections
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57
Drives
...................................................................................................................................
59
Drive positions
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61
Removing a 5.25-inch drive
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62
Installing a 5.25-inch drive
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62
Removing a 3.5-inch device
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64
Installing a 3.5-inch device
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66
Removing a slim optical drive
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67
Installing a slim optical drive
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68
Removing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive
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70
Installing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive
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71
Front I/O assembly
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76
Power switch/LED assembly
....................................................................................................
77
Fan sink
................................................................................................................................
79
Processor
..............................................................................................................................
81
Speaker
................................................................................................................................
82
Smart Cover Lock (solenoid lock)
..............................................................................................
83
Hood sensor
..........................................................................................................................
86
Fan
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87
Power supply
.........................................................................................................................
89
System board and PCI expansion slot daughter card
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92
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Removal and replacement procedures: Small Form Factor (SFF)
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94
Preparation for disassembly
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94
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