Bottom components

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Battery release latches (2)

Release the battery from the battery bay.

 

 

 

(2)

Battery bay

Holds the battery.

 

 

 

(3)

Vents (7)

Enable airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to

 

 

cool internal components and prevent overheating. It

 

 

is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during

 

 

routine operation.

 

 

 

(4)

SIM slot (select models only)

Contains a wireless SIM. The SIM slot is located

 

 

inside the battery bay.

 

 

 

(5)

Hard drive bay and memory module compartment

Holds a 1.8-in hard drive and contains an expansion

 

 

memory module slot.

 

 

NOTE: If the computer is equipped with a 1.8-in

 

 

hard drive or solid-state drive, it is installed in this

 

 

location. If the computer is equipped with a 2.5-in

 

 

hard drive or solid-state drive, it is installed in the

 

 

optical drive bay (see item 8).

 

 

 

(6)

Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

 

 

 

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