Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

IMPORTANT: There are as many as 95 screws and screw locks, in 15 different sizes, 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 tag

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

Item

Description

Function

 

 

 

(1)

Product name

The 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 to determine what

 

 

components and parts are needed.

 

 

 

(4)

Warranty period

This number describes the duration of the warranty

 

 

period for the computer.

 

 

 

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