Product Description

Table 1-8

Bottom Components (Continued)

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

4

Exhaust vents

Enable airflow to cool internal

 

 

components.

 

 

Ä To prevent overheating, do not

 

 

obstruct vents. Use the computer

 

 

only on a hard, flat surface. Do

 

 

not allow another hard surface,

 

 

such as an adjoining optional

 

 

printer, or a soft surface, such as

 

 

pillows or thick rugs or clothing,

 

 

to block airflow.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

5

Hard drive bay

Holds the hard drive.

 

 

 

6

Expansion memory

Contains the expansion memory

 

module compartment

module slot.

 

 

 

7

Accessory battery

Connects an optional accessory battery.

 

connector (exposed when

 

cover is pushed to the right)

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