A500/A500D series

Underside

The following figure shows the underside of the computer. You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage.

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a. Battery safety lock b. Battery release latch

c.Battery

d.Cooling vent

e.Memory module slots

f.Hard Disk Drive

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e

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Figure 2-4 The underside of the computer

Battery safety lock

Slide this latch into its “Unlock” position in order to

 

release the battery pack and prepare for removal.

Battery release latch

Slide and hold this latch into its “Unlock” position

 

in order to release the battery pack.

 

For more detailed information on removing the

 

battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power

 

and Power-up Modes.

Battery pack

The battery pack provides power to the computer

 

when the AC adaptor is not connected. For more

 

detailed information on the use and operation of

 

the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power

 

and Power-up Modes.

Cooling vents

The computer’s cooling vents help keep the

 

processor from overheating.

Hard disk drive

The hard disk drive contains the main storage for

 

the computer. Disk size varies depending on the

 

model purchased.

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