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Computer major components ............................................................................................ 27
Cables ................................................................................................................................ 29
Misc Parts .......................................................................................................................... 30
Drives ................................................................................................................................. 31
Misc Boards ....................................................................................................................... 31
Sequential Part Number Listing ......................................................................................... 31
5 Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features .................................................................................... 34
SATA Hard Drives .............................................................................................................................. 34
SATA Hard Drive Cables .................................................................................................................... 34
SATA Data Cable .............................................................................................................. 34
SMART ATA Drives ............................................................................................................................ 35
Hard Drive Capacities ........................................................................................................................ 35
6 Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation .............................................................................................. 36
Electrostatic Discharge Information .................................................................................................... 36
Generating Static ............................................................................................................... 36
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment ................................................................ 37
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment ................................................................... 37
Grounding the Work Area .................................................................................................. 38
Recommended Materials and Equipment .......................................................................... 38
Operating Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 39
Routine Care ...................................................................................................................................... 39
General Cleaning Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 39
Cleaning the Computer Case ............................................................................................ 39
Cleaning the Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the Monitor .......................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the Mouse ........................................................................................................... 41
Service Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 41
Power Supply Fan ............................................................................................................. 41
Tools and Software Requirements .................................................................................... 41
Screws ............................................................................................................................... 41
Cables and Connectors ..................................................................................................... 42
Hard Drives ........................................................................................................................ 42
Lithium Coin Cell Battery ................................................................................................... 42
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures – Microtower Chassis ............................................................... 43
Serviceability Features ....................................................................................................................... 43
Preparation for Disassembly .............................................................................................................. 43
Access Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 44
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