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Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Battery bay

Holds the battery.

 

 

 

(2)

Battery release latch

Releases the battery from the battery bay.

 

 

 

(3)

Vents (5)

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

Memory module compartment

Contains the memory module slots.

 

 

 

(5)

Hard drive bay

Holds the hard drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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