Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 11 shows the locations of the various components in your
computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 34.
Figure 3. Component locations
1 Heat sink and fan assembly
7 Hard disk drive (or solid state drive)
2 Microprocessor
8 PCI card (installed in some models)
3 Memory modules
9 System board
4 Front bezel
10 Rear fan assembly
5 Optical drive
11 Power supply assembly
6 Front audio and USB assembly
Locating parts on the system board
Your computer comes with either of the following types of system board.
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