Computer major components
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26
Cables
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28
Misc Parts
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29
Drives
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30
Misc Boards
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30
Sequential Part Number Listing
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30
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Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
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33
SATA Hard Drives
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33
SATA Hard Drive Cables
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33
SATA Data Cable
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33
SMART ATA Drives
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34
Hard Drive Capacities
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34
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Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation
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35
Electrostatic Discharge Information
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35
Generating Static
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35
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
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36
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
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36
Grounding the Work Area
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37
Recommended Materials and Equipment
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37
Operating Guidelines
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38
Routine Care
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38
General Cleaning Safety Precautions
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38
Cleaning the Computer Case
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38
Cleaning the Keyboard
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Cleaning the Monitor
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Cleaning the Mouse
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Service Considerations
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40
Power Supply Fan
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40
Tools and Software Requirements
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40
Screws
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40
Cables and Connectors
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41
Hard Drives
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41
Lithium Coin Cell Battery
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41
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Removal and Replacement Procedures – Microtower Chassis
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42
Serviceability Features
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42
Preparation for Disassembly
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42
Access Panel
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