Hardware Components

Bottom Components

Component

Description

 

 

 

1

Battery release latch

Releases the battery pack from the

 

 

battery bay.

 

 

 

2

Battery bay

Holds the battery pack. (Battery shipment

 

 

and type vary by model.)

 

 

 

3

Exhaust vents

Allow airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

Ä To prevent overheating, do not

 

 

obstruct the vent. Do not allow a

 

 

hard surface, such as an

 

 

adjoining printer, or a soft

 

 

surface, such as bedding or

 

 

clothing, to block airflow.

 

 

 

4

Hard drive bay

Holds the primary hard drive.

 

 

 

5

Memory compartment

Contains 2 memory slots, one of which is

 

 

accessible for an optional 128-MB,

 

 

256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory

 

 

module upgrade. As shipped, the memory

 

 

slot might be filled with a replaceable

 

 

memory module, or it might be vacant,

 

 

depending on the notebook model.

 

 

 

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