Removal and Replacement
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4.4 Steps for Removal and Replacement of Components
This section discusses the procedures necessary to remove and install various hardware components on your workstation.
Review the safety and precautions and “Service Considerations” on page 50, as well as the Safety and Regulatory
Guide, before servicing or upgrading your system.
1. Read all safety information and precautions.
2. Locate and clear a suitable work area.
3. Shut down the system and remove power from the unit.
4. Gather your tools.
5. Service your unit.
6. Restore power to your unit.
4.5 Disassembly Order
Use the following table to determine the sequence in which to remove the major components.
Pre-Disassembly (section 4.2)
Locks (section 4.6)
Access Panel (section 4.9)
Hood Sensor (section 4.10)
Front Bezel (section 4.12)
Front Panel I/O Assembly (section
4.14)
Power Button (section 4.15)
Optical Drive (section 4.24)
Diskette Drive (section 4.26)
Bezel Blanks (section 4.13)
System Speaker (section 4.16)
Power Supply (section 4.17)
System Fan (section 4.18)
Memory (section 4.19)
Battery (section 4.22)
Hard Drive (section 4.27)
Processor Heatsink (section 4.29)
Processor (section 4.30)
PCI or PCI Express Cards (section 4.20)
System Board (section 4.31)