Product Description

Table 1-6

Front and Right Side Components (Continued)

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

3

Display release latch

Opens the computer.

 

 

 

4

Battery light

On: A battery pack is charging.

 

 

Blinking: A battery pack that is the only

 

 

available power source has reached a

 

 

low-battery condition.

 

 

 

5

Battery bay

Accepts an 8-cell lithium ion (Li ion)

 

 

battery pack.

 

 

 

6

Hard drive bay

Supports the removable primary hard drive.

 

 

The hard drive is secured to the computer

 

 

by one screw.

 

 

 

7

Vent

Allows airflow to cool internal components.

 

Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage, the computer shuts down if an

 

overheating condition occurs. Do not block the cooling vent.

 

Avoid placing the computer on a blanket, rug, or other flexible

 

surface that may cover the vent area.

 

 

 

8

Security cable slot

Attaches an optional security cable to the

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

Maintenance and Service Guide

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