Bottom

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Battery bay

Holds the battery.

 

 

 

(2)

Battery release latch

Releases the battery from the battery bay.

 

 

 

(3)

Vents (5)

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)

Hard drive bay

Holds the hard drive.

 

 

 

(5)

Memory module compartment

Contains the memory module slots.

 

 

 

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Chapter 2 External component identification