Contents
1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................6
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 System Overview...................................................................................................9
3 Removing and Installing Components............................................................11
Opening the Press-Latch Doors
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Installing a QD (Quick Disconnect) connector
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Removing the Stylus and Tether
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Installing the Stylus and Tether
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Removing the Battery
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Installing the Battery
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Removing the Hard Drive
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Installing the Hard Drive
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Removing the Bottom Cover
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Installing the Bottom Cover
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Removing the Handle
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Installing the Handle
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Removing the Battery Connector
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Installing the Battery Connector
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Removing the Docking Board
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Installing the Docking Board
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Removing the Memory Module
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Installing the Memory Module
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Removing the ExpressCard Module
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Installing the ExpressCard Module
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Removing the Optical Drive
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Installing the Optical Drive
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Removing the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
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Installing the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
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Removing the Heatsink
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Installing the Heatsink
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Removing the System Fan
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Installing the System Fan
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Removing the Global Positioning System (GPS) Module
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Installing the Global Positioning System (GPS) Module
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