Memory ................................................................................................................................ 43
DIMMs .................................................................................................................. 43
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs .............................................................................................. 43
Populating DIMM sockets ......................................................................................... 43
Installing DIMMs ..................................................................................................... 44
Expansion cards .................................................................................................................... 46
System board connections ....................................................................................................... 50
Drives ................................................................................................................................... 51
Drive positions ........................................................................................................ 53
Removing a 5.25-inch drive ..................................................................................... 54
Installing a 5.25-inch drive ....................................................................................... 54
Removing a 3.5-inch device ..................................................................................... 56
Installing a 3.5-inch device ....................................................................................... 58
Removing a slim optical drive ................................................................................... 59
Installing a slim optical drive .................................................................................... 60
Removing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive ............................................................... 61
Installing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive ................................................................. 63
Front I/O assembly ................................................................................................................ 67
Power switch/LED assembly .................................................................................................... 68
Fan sink ................................................................................................................................ 70
Processor .............................................................................................................................. 72
Speaker ................................................................................................................................ 73
Smart Cover Lock (solenoid lock) .............................................................................................. 74
Hood sensor .......................................................................................................................... 77
Fan ...................................................................................................................................... 78
Power supply ......................................................................................................................... 80
System board ........................................................................................................................ 83
6 Removal and replacement procedures: Small Form Factor (SFF) ....................................... 85
Preparation for disassembly .................................................................................................... 85
Access panel ......................................................................................................................... 86
Front bezel ............................................................................................................................ 87
Front bezel security ................................................................................................................ 88
Bezel blanks .......................................................................................................................... 90
Memory ................................................................................................................................ 91
DIMMs .................................................................................................................. 91
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs .............................................................................................. 91
Populating DIMM sockets ......................................................................................... 91
Installing DIMMs ..................................................................................................... 92
Expansion card ...................................................................................................................... 94
System board connections ....................................................................................................... 98
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