Connector | Description |
Ethernet connector | Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). |
| Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet |
| cable. |
Microphone connector | Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if |
| you use |
PS/2 keyboard connector | Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS/2 keyboard connector. |
(optional) |
|
PS/2 mouse connector | Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 |
(optional) | mouse connector. |
Serial port | Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a |
| |
USB connector | Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a |
| USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB |
| devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional |
| USB devices. |
VGA monitor connector | Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector. |
Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 9 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
Figure 3. Component locations
1Heat sink and fan assembly
2Memory modules
3Optical drive
6Battery
7Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch)
8Rear fan assembly
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