Locating components
The following illustration shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the
computer cover, see "Removing the computer cover" on page 103.
Figure 3. Component locations
1
Heat sink and fan assembly
3
Memory modules
5
Optical drive
7
Front audio and USB assembly
9
Hard disk drive or solid-state drive
11
System board
13
Rear fan assembly
Locating major FRUs and CRUs
Figure 4 "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 32 shows the locations of the major FRUs and Customer
Replaceable Units (CRUs) in the computer. To remove the computer cover, see "Removing the computer
cover" on page 103.
2
Microprocessor
4
Front bezel
6
Slim card reader (available on some models)
8
Thermal sensor
10
PCI Express card
12
Cover presence switch (Intrusion switch) (available on some
models)
14
Power supply assembly
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Chapter 2
Product overview
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