Hardware
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3 | Exhaust vents (4)† | Provide airflow to cool internal |
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| components. |
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| Ä To prevent overheating, do not |
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| obstruct vents. Use the |
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| computer only on a hard, flat |
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| surface. Do not allow another |
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| hard surface, such as a printer, |
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| or a soft surface, such as pillows |
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| or thick rugs or clothing, to block |
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| the airflow. |
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| Ä The computer fan starts up |
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| automatically to cool internal |
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| components and prevent |
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| overheating. It is normal for the |
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| internal fan to cycle on and off |
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| during routine operation |
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4 | Hard drive bay | Holds the internal hard drive. |
*Battery packs vary by model.
†The computer has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the computer, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the computer.
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