Product Description

The external components on the bottom of the notebook are shown in Figure 1-6 and described in Table 1-8.

Figure 1-6. Bottom Components

 

 

Table 1-8

 

 

Bottom Components

 

 

 

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

1

Vent

Allows airflow to cool internal

 

 

components.

Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage, the notebook shuts down if an overheating condition occurs. Do not block the cooling vent. Avoid placing the notebook on a blanket, rug, or other flexible surface that may cover the vent area.

2

Hard drive bay

Supports the primary hard drive.

 

 

The hard drive is secured to the

 

 

notebook by four screws.

 

 

 

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