Component replacement procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
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.
●Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.
●Serial number (2). This alphanumeric identifier is unique to each product.
●Product part number (3). This identifier 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 (4). This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for the computer.
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