Contents
1 Working on your computer.................................................................................5
Before working inside your computer
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Turning off Your Computer
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Using power buttonUsing charms
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After working inside your computer
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2 Removing and installing components..............................................................8
Recommended Tools
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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 Memory Module(s)
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Installing the Memory Module(s)
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Removing the Hard Drive
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Installing the Hard Drive
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Removing the Speakers
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Installing the Speakers
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Removing the WLAN Card
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Installing the WLAN Card
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Removing the Fans
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Installing the Fans
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Removing the Heatsink
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Installing the Heatsink
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Removing the DC-in Connector
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Installing the DC-in Adapter Port
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Removing the System Board
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Installing the System Board
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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 Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Installing the solid-state drive
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3 System Setup....................................................................................................... 27
Boot Sequence
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Navigation keys
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