Component Replacement Procedures; Serial Number - HP EliteBook 8730w Maintenance And Service Manual

Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
There are as many as 86 screws in 12 different sizes that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when
servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and
replacement.

Serial number

Report the computer serial number to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The
serial number is located on the bottom of the computer.
(1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.
(2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
(3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's
hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and
parts are needed.
(4) Model description: This is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the
computer.
(5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the warranty period for this computer.
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model
description provided on the service tag.
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