Rear components

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vent

Enables airflow to cool internal components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 Chapter 1 Components