Component replacement procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
There may be as many as 67 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.
Service label
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service label. The service label is located on the bottom of the computer.
NOTE: Your label may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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(1) | Product name | The name affixed to the front of the computer. |
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(2) | Serial number | This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to |
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| each product. |
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(3) | Product part number | This number provides specific information about |
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| the product's hardware components. The part |
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| number helps a service technician to determine what |
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| components and parts are needed. |
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(4) | Warranty period | This number describes the duration of the warranty |
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| period for the computer. |
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(5) | Model description (select models only) | This is the alphanumeric identifier needed to locate |
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| documents, drivers, and support for the computer. |
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