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Right-side components
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(1) | Optical drive | Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical |
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(2) | Optical drive light | Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. |
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(3) | USB ports (2) | Connect optional USB devices. |
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(4) | Connects a modem cable. | |
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(5) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. |
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(6) | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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| NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but |
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| may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. |
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8 Chapter 2 Components