Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 77 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/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. It is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. See Battery on page 51 for battery removal instructions.

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)

Warranty period

This number describes the duration of the warranty

 

 

period for the computer.

 

 

 

(5)

Model description

This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate

 

 

documents, drivers, and support for the computer.

 

 

 

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Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures