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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