Component replacement procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
There are as many as 77 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing
the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Service tag
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
provided on the service tag. It is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. See
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Component
Product name
Serial number (s/n)
Part number/Product number (p/n)
Warranty period
Model description
Description
This is the product name affixed to the front of
the computer.
This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to
each product.
This number provides specific information about
the product's hardware components. The part number
helps a service technician determine what components
and parts are needed.
This number describes the duration of the warranty
period for the computer.
This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate
documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
Battery