Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

Make special note of each screw's size and location during removal and replacement.

Service tag and PCID label

Service tag

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

Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.

Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). 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.

Warranty period (4). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for the computer.

Model description (select models only) (5). This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.

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