Electrostatic Discharge
Service
Considerations
Preparation for Disassembly
Serial Number
Side Access
Panel
Graphics Card
Expansion Card
(Modem or Network
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)
Power Supply
Assembly
Front I/O Board
System Board
Components
(RTC Battery, Microprocessor/Heatsink Assembly) |
Preparation for Disassembly
To prepare the computer for removal and
replacement procedures, complete the following steps:
- Remove any disk, compact disc, or tape
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.
- Disconnect all peripheral device cables
from the computer.
- Turn the computer over on its side (open
side facing up).
IMPORTANT |
During disassembly, label each cable as you
remove it. Be sure to note its position and routing. |
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