Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
● Philips screwdriver #1 and #2
● Plastic scribe
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and
then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is
restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Left-side cover Chassis 6-32 2
Solid-state drive System board M2x3.5 1
Wireless card System board M2x4 1
Hard drive Chassis 6-32, pan head 4
VGA-connector cover Chassis 4-40 (captive) 2
NOTE: Only
on computers
shipped with 12
th
Generation Intel
Core i5F and
12
th
Generation
Intel Core i7F
processors.
Power-supply unit Chassis #6-32, hex head 3
2
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