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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Rear View
Bottom View
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
Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power.
Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery.
Battery latch Slide to release the battery.
Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay.
Ventilation fan
Ventilation
slots and
cooling fan
Battery
Battery
lock
Battery latch
Memory/
Hard drive
bay