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Component

 

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Battery bay

Holds the battery.

 

 

 

(2)

Vents (3)

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.

 

 

 

(3)

Battery release latch

Releases the battery from the battery bay.

 

 

 

(4)

Wireless and memory module

Contains the wireless and memory modules.

 

compartment

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the

 

 

 

 

wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in

 

 

the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless

 

 

devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and

 

 

then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore

 

 

computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and

 

 

Support.

 

 

 

(5)

Hard drive bay

Contains the hard drive.

 

 

 

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