Contents
1 Working on your computer.................................................................................6
Safety instructions
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Before working inside your computer
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Turning off your computer
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After working inside your computer
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2 Removing and installing components..............................................................9
Recommended tools
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Removing the battery
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Installing the battery
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Removing the base cover
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Installing the base cover
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Removing the keyboard
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Installing the keyboard
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Removing the hard drive assembly
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Installing the hard drive assembly
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Removing the hard drive bracket
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Installing the hard drive bracket
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Removing the WLAN card
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Installing the WLAN card
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Removing the memory module
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Installing the memory module
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Removing the palmrest
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Installing the palmrest
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Removing the coin cell battery
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Installing the coin cell battery
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Removing the USB board
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Installing the USB board
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Removing the VGA board
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Installing the VGA board
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Removing the speakers
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Installing the speakers
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Removing the system fan
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Installing the system fan
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Removing the display cable
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Installing the display cable
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Removing the power connector port
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Installing the power connector port
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