Product Description

Table 1-14

Bottom Components

Compaq Presario M2300 (Continued)

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

4

Exhaust vents (4)

Provide airflow to cool internal

 

 

components.

 

Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a

 

hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as

 

pillows, thick rugs, or clothing, to block airflow.

 

 

 

5

Optical drive

Supports an optical disc.

 

 

 

6

Label area

Contains the computer serial number

 

 

and other applicable regulatory labels.

 

 

 

7

Mini PCI compartment

Holds an optional wireless LAN device.

 

Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a

 

warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized

 

for use in your computer by the governmental agency that

 

regulates wireless devices in your country. If you install a device

 

and then receive a warning message, remove the device to

 

restore computer functionality. Then contact Customer Care.

 

 

 

8

Hard drive bay

Holds the internal hard drive.

 

 

 

Maintenance and Service Guide

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