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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