Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Locating hardware ............................................................................................................................... 4
Locating software ............................................................................................................................... 4
Top ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Service tag ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 14
Computer major components ............................................................................................................................. 14
Mass storage devices .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Cables ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Service considerations ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 23
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 23
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 23
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