Optical Drive .....................................................................................................................................
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Removing the Optical Drive .............................................................................................
Preparing the New Optical Drive .....................................................................................
220
Installing the New Optical Drive .......................................................................................
221
Hard Drive ........................................................................................................................................
222
Optical Drive Rail ..............................................................................................................................
227
Card Reader .....................................................................................................................................
228
Speaker ............................................................................................................................................
230
Heat sink ..........................................................................................................................................
231
Processor .........................................................................................................................................
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WLAN Module ..................................................................................................................................
236
Hood Sensor ....................................................................................................................................
238
Graphics Board ................................................................................................................................
239
System Board ...................................................................................................................................
241
Rear Fan ..........................................................................................................................................
243
Antennas ..........................................................................................................................................
244
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration ..............................................................................
248
Port Cover ........................................................................................................................................
249
Power Supply, External ....................................................................................................................
250
10 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ....................................................................................................
251
Safety and Comfort ..........................................................................................................................
Before You Call for Technical Support .............................................................................................
Helpful Hints .....................................................................................................................................
252
Solving General Problems ................................................................................................................
254
Solving Power Problems ..................................................................................................................
258
Solving Hard Drive Problems ...........................................................................................................
260
Solving Media Card Reader Problems .............................................................................................
263
Solving Display Problems .................................................................................................................
265
Solving Audio Problems ...................................................................................................................
270
Solving Printer Problems ..................................................................................................................
272
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems ..........................................................................................
274
Solving Hardware Installation Problems ...........................................................................................
276
Solving Network Problems ...............................................................................................................
278
Solving Memory Problems ...............................................................................................................
281
Solving Processor Problems ............................................................................................................
283
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems ..............................................................................................
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems ..................................................................................................
285
Solving Front Panel Component Problems ......................................................................................
287
Solving Internet Access Problems ....................................................................................................
Solving Software Problems ..............................................................................................................
289
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