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Replacing notebook components
• Preventing static electricity discharge
• Preparing your work space
• Tools required
• Preparing the notebook
• Adding or replacing memory modules
• Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card
• Replacing the CMOS battery
• Replacing the hard drive
• Replacing the optical drive
• Replacing the keyboard cover
• Replacing the keyboard
• Replacing the inverter
• Replacing the webcam
• Replacing the lid latches
• Replacing the LCD assembly
• Replacing the LCD panel
• Replacing the LCD panel hinges and bracket
• Replacing the LCD assembly lid
• Replacing the palm rest
• Replacing the touchpad board
• Replacing the touchpad button board
• Replacing the fingerprint reader
• Replacing the Bluetooth module
• Replacing the modem
• Replacing the speakers
• Replacing the system board and VGA cooling
assembly
• Replacing the modem jack/USB board
• Replacing the fan(s)