User manual
Table Of Contents
- System specifications
- System utilities
- Replacing notebook components
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Preparing the work space
- Required tools
- Preparing the notebook
- Removing the battery
- Removing the bay cover
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the wireless card
- Replacing the hard drive
- Replacing the optical drive
- Replacing the keyboard cover
- Replacing the multimedia board
- Replacing the keyboard
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the palm rest
- Replacing the speakers
- Replacing the touchpad board
- Replacing the modem board
- Replacing the USB board
- Replacing the Bluetooth module
- Replacing the system board
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor
- Replacing the LCD front panel
- Replacing the webcam
- Replacing the LCD
- Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
- Replacing the power button board
- Replacing the Kensington lock cap
- Replacing the microphone
- Replacing the antennas
- Replacing the LCD assembly lid
- Troubleshooting
- Connector locations
- FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list
- Test compatible components
- Online support information
CHAPTER 1: System specifications
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Notebook product tour
Front View
Left View
Important
Case color may vary from that shown in the pictures.
Component Icon Description
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If
the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough
to harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these
slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in
unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air
vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface.
Component Icon Description
Kensington™
lock slot
Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington
cable lock to this slot.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other end
of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet
network jack.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
HDMI out jack
HDMI
Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into this
optional jack.
Ventilation fan
Ethernet
jack
USB
port
Kensington
lock slot
Power
connector
Monitor
port
HDMI out
jack
Microphone
jack
Headphone
jack
Memory card
reader