Service Manual

Removing and installing components

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

● Phillips screwdrivers #1/#2

● Optical drive opening tool

● Plastic scribe

Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and

then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is

restored when the component is replaced.

NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when

replacing a component.

NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.

Table 1. Screw list

Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image

Left-side cover Chassis Captive screw

#6-33

Optical-drive bracket Optical drive M2x3 1

3.5-inch hard-drive

assembly

Chassis #6-32 1

3.5-inch hard drive Hard-drive cage #6-32 4

Wireless-card bracket System board M2x3 1

Solid-state drive/Intel

Optane memory module

System board M2x3 1

Power-supply unit Chassis #6-32 3

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