Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 75 screws 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.

 

 

 

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