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ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE
SERVICE
CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARATION FOR DISASSEMBLY
SERIAL
NUMBER
SIDE
ACCESS PANEL
GRAPHICS
CARD
EXPANSION
CARD
(Modem or Network Card)
SOUND
CARD
1394
CARD
MEMORY
MODULE
HARD
DRIVE
DISK
DRIVE
REMOVING
THE TOP DOOR
REMOVING
THE CD STORAGE DOOR
(Lower Front Panel - Open the CD Storage Door)
OPTICAL
AND MASS STORAGE DEVICES
(CD, CD-RW and/or DVD Drive, Hard Drive, Disk Drive)
FAN
ASSEMBLY
POWER
SUPPLY ASSEMBLY
FRONT
I/O BOARD
SYSTEM
BOARD COMPONENTS
(RTC Battery, Microprocessor/Heatsink Assembly)
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Preparation for Disassembly
To prepare the computer for removal and
replacement procedures, complete the following steps:
- Remove any disk or compact disc from
the computer.
- Turn off the computer and any peripheral
devices that are connected to the computer.
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CAUTION
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The computer power switch
should be turned off before you disconnect any cables. |
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CAUTION
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Before doing any work inside
your computer, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis. |
- Disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet, and then from the computer.
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WARNING
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Failure
to disconnect the power from the computer may result in personal
injury. |
- Disconnect all peripheral device cables
from the computer.
- Turn the computer over on its side (open
side facing up).
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IMPORTANT
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During disassembly, label each
cable as you remove it. Be sure to note its position and routing. |
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