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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Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card
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Removing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card
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Removing the base cover
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Installing the base cover
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Removing the battery
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Installing the battery
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Removing the hard drive assembly
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Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket
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Installing the hard drive into the hard drive bracket
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Installing the hard drive assembly
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Removing the optional M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Installing the optional M.2 SSD
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Removing the optional PCIe SSD
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Installing the optional PCIe SSD
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Removing the memory module
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Installing the memory module
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Removing the WLAN card
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Installing the WLAN card
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Removing the WWAN card
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Installing the WWAN card
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Removing the power connector port
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Installing the power connector port
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Removing the keyboard
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Installing the keyboard
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Removing the display assembly
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Installing the display assembly
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Removing the dock frame
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Installing the dock frame
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Removing the optional SmartCard reader board
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Installing the optional SmartCard reader board
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