Table of contents
1 Product description .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Getting to know the computer ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Locating hardware .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Locating software ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Right side ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left side ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Touchpad ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Lights ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Fingerprint reader ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Special keys ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Bottom ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Rear .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Labels ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Illustrated parts catalog ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Tools required ......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Service considerations .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Plastic parts ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Cables and connectors ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Drive handling .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Electrostatic discharge damage .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Workstation guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Equipment guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................ 32
5 Removal and replacement procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................................................. 34
Bottom cover ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 36
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