Table of contents
1
Product description
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1
2
External component identification
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6
Finding your hardware and software information
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6
Locating hardware
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6
Locating software
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6
Right side
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7
Left side
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8
Display
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9
Top
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10
TouchPad
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10
Lights
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11
Buttons and speakers
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12
Keys
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13
Using the action keys
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13
Bottom
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15
Labels
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16
3
Illustrated parts catalog
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17
Computer major components
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17
Display assembly subcomponents
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30
Mass storage devices
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33
Miscellaneous parts
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34
4
Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements
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36
Tools required
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36
Service considerations
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36
Plastic parts
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36
Cables and connectors
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37
Drive handling
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37
Grounding guidelines
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38
Electrostatic discharge damage
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38
Packaging and transporting guidelines
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39
Workstation guidelines
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39
Equipment guidelines
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40
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