Connector | Description |
Serial port | Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a |
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USB connector | Used to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, |
| a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If the USB connectors on your |
| computer are not enough for you to connect all your USB devices, you can |
| purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. |
VGA monitor connector | Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector. |
Locating components
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 9 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the computer, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
Figure 3. Component locations
1Heat sink and fan assembly
2Memory modules (2)
3Front bezel
4Optical drive
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System board
Rear fan assembly
Power supply assembly
Locating parts on the system board
Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 10 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.
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