Rear component
Component | Description |
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Vent | Enables 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. |
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Right-side components
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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(1) | Optical drive light | Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. |
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(2) | Optical drive | Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical |
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| discs. |
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(3) | USB ports (2) | Connect optional USB devices. |
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(4) | Connects a modem cable. | |
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(5) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. |
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10 Chapter 2 Components