The external components on the bottom of the computer are shown in Figure 1-8 and are described in Table 1-10.

Figure 1-8.Bottom Components

 

 

Table 1-10

 

Bottom Components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

1

Tilt feet latches

Release the tilt filt.

 

 

NOTE: To close the tilt feet, press the feet against the

 

 

bottom of the computer.

 

 

 

2

Tilt feet

Tilt the computer for ease of use.

 

 

 

3

Memory expansion

Covers the memory expansion compartment.

 

compartment cover

 

4

Hard drive release latch

Releases the hard drive from the hard drive bay.

5

Battery release latch

Releases the battery from the battery bay.

 

 

 

6

Docking restraint latch recess

Secures the computer to the expansion base.

 

 

 

7

Front MultiBay release latch

Releases a MultiBay device from the bottom MultiBay

 

 

or a device which occupies both the top and bottom

 

 

MultiBays.

 

 

 

8

Rear MultiBay release latch

Releases a MultiBay device from the top MultiBay.

9

Serial number

Identifies the computer; needed when caling Compaq

 

 

customer support.

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