System information
Table Of Contents
- Product description
- External component identification
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Removal and replacement procedures
- Preliminary replacement requirements
- Component replacement procedures
- Service tag
- Computer feet
- Battery
- Webcam/microphone module
- Optical drive
- Memory module
- TV tuner module
- RTC battery
- Hard drive
- WLAN module
- Switch cover and keyboard
- Power button board
- Display assembly
- Speaker
- Bluetooth module
- Top cover
- Modem module
- Audio/infrared board
- USB board
- Power connector cable
- System board
- TV tuner module cable
- Modem module cable
- Fan/heat sink assembly
- Processor
- Setup Utility
- Specifications
- Computer specifications
- 15.6-inch, WXGA display specifications
- 16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display specifications
- 16.0-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications
- Hard drive specifications
- Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications
- DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications
- System DMA specifications
- System interrupt specifications
- System I/O address specifications
- System memory map specifications
- Screw listing
- Backup and Recovery
- Connector pin assignments
- Power cord set requirements
- Recycling
- Index
Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
(2) Vents (8) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(3) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
Also holds the WLAN module, TV tuner card (select models only),
and the Intel® Turbo Memory card (select models only).
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the
wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in
the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and
then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact technical support through
Help and Support.
(5) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
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