Dell 8500 manual Bottom View, Battery-bay latch release, Hard drive, Fan, Memory module cover

Bottom View

battery-bay latch release battery battery charge gauge

hard drive

Mini PCI card/modem cover

fan	docking device slot
	memory module cover

H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data.

MI N I PCI C A R D A N D M O D E M — Covers the compartment that contains the optional modem and optional Mini PCI card. See page 128.

B A T T E R Y -B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E — Releases the battery. See page 47.

B A T T E R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See page 47.

B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E — Provides information on the battery charge. See page 46.

M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. See page 124.

D O C K I N G D E V I C E S L O T — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information.

F A N — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

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