Bottom View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

1

 

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

 

 

 

 

2

 

Battery release

Releases the battery for removal.

 

 

latch

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured

 

 

 

with screws).

 

 

 

 

4

 

Memory

Houses the computer's main memory.

 

 

compartment

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

 

 

 

 

6

 

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

 

 

and cooling fan

prolonged use.

 

 

 

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening.

 

 

 

 

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.

Icon

Function

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

Indicates the computer's power status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Indicates the computer's battery status.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shows green when in AC mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivitoy

 

 

 

 

device status.

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer 5551G, 5251 manual Bottom View, Indicators, Icon Function Description