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General| RAM | Up to 16GB DDR3 |
|---|---|
| Webcam | 2.0 MP |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-720QM |
| Storage | Up to 512GB SSD |
| Display | 17.3-inch (1920 x 1080) Full HD |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate |
| Weight | 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs) |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion |
| Chipset | Intel PM55 Express |
| Optical Drive | DVD+/-RW |
| Audio | Integrated Sound Blaster X-Fi |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ports | HDMI |
Lists tools required for hardware removal and installation procedures.
Procedure to safely shut down the computer before performing any internal maintenance.
Safety guidelines and preparation steps required before opening the computer.
Step-by-step guide to safely detach the computer's primary battery.
Instructions for correctly installing a new battery into the computer.
Procedure to detach the computer's access compartment door.
Steps to properly reattach the computer's access compartment door.
Detailed steps to safely remove primary and secondary hard drives.
Instructions for installing new hard drives into the computer.
Step-by-step guide to safely detach the processor thermal fan assembly.
Instructions for correctly installing a new processor thermal fan assembly.
Procedure to safely detach the coin-cell battery from the system board.
Instructions for correctly installing a new coin-cell battery.
Steps to safely remove RAM modules from the computer's slots.
Instructions for installing new RAM modules into the computer.
Procedure to detach the computer's center control panel assembly.
Instructions for correctly reattaching the computer's center control panel.
Procedure to safely detach the computer keyboard assembly.
Instructions for correctly installing a new computer keyboard assembly.
Steps to safely detach the computer's palm rest assembly.
Instructions for correctly installing a new computer palm rest assembly.
Procedure to detach internal structural brackets from the computer.
Instructions to properly reinstall internal structural brackets.
Guide to safely detach the magnesium cover from the computer base.
Instructions for correctly reattaching the magnesium cover.
Procedure to detach the entire computer display assembly.
Instructions for installing a new computer display assembly.
Steps to safely detach the back cover of the display assembly.
Instructions to properly reattach the display assembly's back cover.
Guide to detach the AlienHead board from the display back cover.
Steps to properly reattach the AlienHead board to the display back cover.
Procedure to safely detach the computer's input/output board.
Instructions for correctly installing a new computer input/output board.
Steps to safely remove the computer's optical drive.
Instructions for correctly installing a new computer optical drive.
Procedure to safely detach wireless Mini-Cards from computer slots.
Instructions for installing wireless Mini-Cards into computer slots.
Steps to safely remove the processor heat sink assembly.
Instructions for correctly installing a new processor heat sink assembly.
Procedure to safely detach the processor from the ZIF socket.
Instructions for correctly installing a new processor into the ZIF socket.
Guide to safely detach primary and secondary graphics cards.
Instructions for installing primary and secondary graphics cards.
Steps to safely detach graphics card cooling fans.
Instructions for correctly installing graphics card cooling fans.
Procedure to safely detach the graphics card blanking plate.
Instructions to properly install a graphics card blanking plate.
Detailed steps to safely detach the computer's main system board.
Instructions for correctly installing a new computer system board.
Procedure to safely detach the computer's internal speakers.
Instructions for correctly installing new computer internal speakers.
Steps to safely detach the consumer IR board from the computer.
Instructions for correctly installing a new consumer IR board.
Procedure to safely detach the battery latch mechanism.
Instructions to properly install the battery latch mechanism.
Overview of BIOS setup options and how to change system configuration.
Steps to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility.
Description of the different menus within the BIOS setup utility.
Procedure for updating the computer's BIOS firmware.
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