Left Side View - Dell Inspiron 9300 Owner's Manual

Left Side View

air vent
security cable slot
O P T I C A L D R I V E — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive
bay. For more information, see page 97.
O P T I C A L - D R I V E - T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N
This button only works when the computer is turned on.
— Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect
U S B C O N N E C T O R S
the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable
— The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer
A I R V E N T
from overheating.
CAUTION:
Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store
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.
USB connectors (2)
— Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive.
optical drive
optical-drive-tray
eject button
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