Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 External component identication .................................................................................................................. 6
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Display ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Changing your notebook position (select products only) ................................................................. 11
Changing your notebook to an entertainment stand (select products only) ................................... 11
Changing your notebook to an interactive stand (select products only) ......................................... 12
Changing your notebook to a tablet (select products only) ............................................................. 12
Top ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 18
Locating the serial number, model number, product number, and warranty information ............................... 18
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 20
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 27
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 28
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 29
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 30
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 30
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................................................ 31
Packaging and transporting guidelines .......................................................................... 32
Workstation guidelines ................................................................................................... 32
Equipment guidelines ..................................................................................................... 33
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