User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Product description
- External component identification
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Removal and replacement procedures
- Setup Utility
- Specifications
- Computer specifications
- 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display specifications
- Hard drive specifications
- DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications
- HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer support specifications
- Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support specifications
- System DMA specifications, Intel
- System DMA specifications, AMD
- System interrupt specifications, Intel
- System interrupt specifications, AMD
- System I/O address specifications, Intel
- System I/O address specifications, AMD
- System memory map specifications, Intel
- System memory map specifications, AMD
- Screw listing
- Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw
- Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw
- Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw
- Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw
- Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screw
- Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw
- Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw
- Hex HM5.0×9.0 standoff
- Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screw
- Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw
- Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw
- Phillips 2.5×4.0 captive screw
- Backup and recovery
- Connector pin assignments
- Power cord set requirements
- Recycling
- Index
4
Removal and replacement
procedures
Preliminary replacement requirements
Tools required
You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:
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Magnetic screwdriver
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Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers
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Flat-bladed screwdriver
Service considerations
The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly
and assembly procedures.
NOTE: As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all
accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.
Plastic parts
Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when
handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions.
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