Additional hardware components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Power cord*

Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

 

 

 

(2)

Battery*

Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into an

 

 

external power source.

 

 

 

(3)

AC adapter

Converts AC power to DC power.

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by country or region.

14 Chapter 2 External component identification