Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 95 screws, in 8 different sizes, 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 description provided on the service tag.

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

1

Product name

This is the product name affixed to the front of your 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

Model description

This is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and

 

 

support for your computer.

 

 

 

5

Warranty period

This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty

 

 

period for this computer.

 

 

 

Removal and replacement procedures

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