Locating Components - Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Connector
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Serial port
USB connector
VGA monitor connector

Locating components

Figure 35 "Component locations" on page 106 shows the locations of the various components in your
computer. To remove the computer cover, see "Removing the computer cover" on page 109.
Figure 35. Component locations
1
Heat sink and fan assembly
2
Power supply assembly
3
Memory modules (2)
4
Optical drive
5
Front audio and USB assembly
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Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet
cable.
Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if
you use speech-recognition software.
Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a
9-pin serial port.
Used to attach a device that requires a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard, a
USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB
devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional
USB devices.
Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector.
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Front bezel
7
System fan assembly
8
Hard disk drive
9
PCI card (installed in some models)
10
Heat sink fan duct
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