Introduction - Clevo P177SM-A Service Manual

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the P177SM-A series notebook computer. Informa-

tion about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User's Manual. Information about

drivers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in User's Manual. That manual is shipped with the computer.

Operating systems (e.g. Windows 7, etc.) have their own manuals as do application software (e.g. word processing and

database programs). If you have questions about those programs, you should consult those manuals.

The P177SM-A series notebook is designed to be upgradeable. See

Disassembly on page 2 - 1

for a detailed description

of the upgrade procedures for each specific component. Please note the warning and safety information indicated by the

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" symbol.

The balance of this chapter reviews the computer's technical specifications and features.

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