1 Computer features ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Front panel components ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Rear panel components ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Serial number location .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Changing from desktop to tower orientation ........................................................................................................ 5

Attaching the computer to a mounting fixture ..................................................................................................... 6

Installing a security lock ........................................................................................................................................ 7

2 Illustrated parts catalog ................................................................................................................................ 8

Computer major components ................................................................................................................................ 8

Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 11

3 Routine care, SATA drive guidelines, and disassembly preparation .................................................................. 13

Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................................... 13

Generating static electricity .............................................................................................................. 13

Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment ............................................................................... 14

Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................................................. 14

Grounding the work area ................................................................................................................... 15

Recommended materials and equipment ........................................................................................ 15

Operating guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Routine care ......................................................................................................................................................... 16

General cleaning safety precautions ................................................................................................ 16

Cleaning the computer case .............................................................................................................. 16

Cleaning the keyboard ....................................................................................................................... 17

Cleaning the monitor ......................................................................................................................... 17

Cleaning the mouse ........................................................................................................................... 17

Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Tools and software requirements ..................................................................................................... 18

Screws ............................................................................................................................................... 18

Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 18

Hard drives ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Lithium coin cell battery .................................................................................................................... 19

SATA hard drives .................................................................................................................................................. 19

SMART ATA drives ................................................................................................................................................ 19

SATA hard drive cables ...................................................................................................................... 19

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