Removal and replacement procedures

Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 49 screws, in 6 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.

Service tag

When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on the service tag.

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Product name

This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.

 

 

 

(2)

Serial number (s/n)

This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

 

 

 

(3)

Part number/Product number (p/n)

This number provides specific information about the product’s hardware

 

 

components. The part number helps a service technician determine what

 

 

components and parts are needed.

 

 

 

(4)

Model description

This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and

 

 

support for the computer.

 

 

 

(5)

Warranty period

This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.

 

 

 

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