Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................................................28
Accessing support information .......................................................................................................................................30
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................33
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................33
Bottom cover ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Battery .....................................................................................................................................................................34
Memory modules.....................................................................................................................................................35
WLAN module ..........................................................................................................................................................37
Solid-state drive ......................................................................................................................................................39
Heat sink ..................................................................................................................................................................40
Fan assembly ...........................................................................................................................................................41
Display assembly panel ..........................................................................................................................................43
Power connector cable ............................................................................................................................................44
System board...........................................................................................................................................................44
IR board....................................................................................................................................................................47
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................48
Hall sensor board.....................................................................................................................................................50
Touchpad .................................................................................................................................................................51
RJ-45 door ...............................................................................................................................................................52
Display assembly.....................................................................................................................................................53
Keyboard with top cover..........................................................................................................................................57
6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ....................................................................................................................................................59
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................................59
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) ..........................................................................................................................................59
Determining the BIOS version .................................................................................................................................59
Preparing for a BIOS update ....................................................................................................................................60
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................................................60
Installing a BIOS update ..................................................................................................................................60
Using Computer Setup.....................................................................................................................................................62
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................................................................................63
Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................................................................63
Preparing for a BIOS update ............................................................................................................................63
Downloading a BIOS update ....................................................................................................................64
Installing a BIOS update ..........................................................................................................................64
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