Bottom View - Dell Inspiron 9300 Owner's Manual

Bottom View

optical-drive locking screw
air vent
B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E
"Checking the Battery Charge" on page 28.
B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E
"Removing a Battery" on page 29.
B A T T E R Y
— When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to
an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 27.
H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 83.
A I R V E N T — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer
from overheating.
CAUTION:
your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting
the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
M I N I P C I C A R D
modem. For more information, see "Modem" on page 88.
M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R
information, see page 86.
O P T I C A L D R I V E L O C K I N G S C R E W
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information, see "Optical Drive" on page 97.
S U B W O O F E R — Produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speakers.
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A Tour of Your Computer
subwoofer
memory module cover
— Provides information on the battery charge. For more information, see
— Releases the battery from the battery bay. For more information, see
Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store
/ M O D E M C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card and the
— Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. For more
— Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more
battery charge gauge
battery-bay latch release
Mini PCI card/modem cover
battery
hard drive
air vent