Replacing hardware
This chapter provides instructions on how to replace hardware for your computer.
Before replacing hardware
Knowing FRUs (including CRUs)
Locating FRUs (including CRUs)
Replacing the power cord
Removing the computer cover
Replacing the front bezel
Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward
Replacing the computer handle
Replacing the optical drive
Replacing the power button
Replacing the card reader
Replacing the front I/O bracket
Replacing the front fan
Replacing the illuminated red dot
Replacing the thermal sensor
Replacing the internal speaker
Replacing the storage drive
Replacing the memory module
Replacing the coin-cell battery
Replacing a PCI Express card
Replacing the M.2 storage drive
Replacing the M.2 storage drive bracket
Replacing the Wi-Fi card
Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Replacing the power supply assembly
Replacing the microprocessor
Replacing the E-lock
Replacing the cover presence switch
Replacing the rear fan
Replacing the system board
Completing the parts replacement