Component replacement procedures

This section provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 83 screws, in 8 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 description provided on the service tag.

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Product name

The product name affixed to the front of your computer.

 

 

 

(2)

Serial number (s/n)

An alphanumeric number that is unique to each

 

 

product.

 

 

 

(3)

Part number/Product number (p/n)

The number that provides specific information about the

 

 

product's hardware components. The part number

 

 

helps a service technician to determine what

 

 

components and parts are needed.

 

 

 

(4)

Warranty period

The duration of the warranty period for this computer.

 

 

 

(5)

Model description

The alphanumeric identifier you need to locate

 

 

documents, drivers, and support for your computer.

 

 

 

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