Bottom components

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Battery bay

Holds the battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

Battery release latch

Releases the battery from the battery bay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

Mini Card compartment

Holds a wireless LAN device (select models only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

warning message, replace with only a Mini Card device authorized for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates

 

 

 

 

 

 

wireless devices in your country. If you replace the device and then

 

 

 

 

 

 

receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer

 

 

 

 

 

 

functionality. Then contact Customer Care through the Help and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

Vents (3)

Enable 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5)

Memory module compartment

Contains the memory module slots.

 

 

 

(6)

Hard drive bay

Holds the hard drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 Chapter 1 Components