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Inside Your Computer
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Introduction
This chapter shows the location of your computer’s internal components. Expansion
information is also covered in this chapter along with illustrations detailing the:
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Main logic board
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Backplanes
Each computer contains a main logic board and a backplane. The main logic board
provides most of the chips and components. The backplane contains slots for
connecting expansion boards.
The chapter concludes with instructions on how to:
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Remove the main logic board
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Replace the battery
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Install a higher-performance processor
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Install a Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)
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Install optional feature cards