Generating Static ............................................................................................................... 20
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment ................................................................ 21
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment ................................................................... 21
Grounding the Work Area .................................................................................................. 22
Recommended Materials and Equipment .......................................................................... 22
Operating Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 23
Routine Care ...................................................................................................................................... 23
General Cleaning Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 23
Cleaning the Computer Case ............................................................................................ 23
Cleaning the Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Monitor .......................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Mouse ........................................................................................................... 25
Service Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 25
Tools and Software Requirements .................................................................................... 25
Screws ............................................................................................................................... 25
Cables and Connectors ..................................................................................................... 25
Hard Drives ........................................................................................................................ 26
Lithium Coin Cell Battery ................................................................................................... 26
6 Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................................... 27
Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 27
Boards, memory, processors ............................................................................................................. 28
Mass storage devices ......................................................................................................................... 29
Cables ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Misc parts ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Keyboards (not illustrated) ................................................................................................................. 32
Sequential part number listing ............................................................................................................ 33
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One (AIO) Chassis ........................................................... 40
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer ........................................................................................... 40
Rear Cover ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Stand .................................................................................................................................................. 42
Memory Cover .................................................................................................................................... 43
Memory .............................................................................................................................................. 45
Optical Drive ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Hard Drive .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Converter Board ................................................................................................................................. 52
Touch Controller Board ...................................................................................................................... 54
Webcam Module ................................................................................................................................ 56
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 58
System Board Cover .......................................................................................................................... 60
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