Item
Component
4
Exhaust vents
5
Hard drive bay
6
Expansion memory
module compartment
7
Accessory battery
connector (exposed when
cover is pushed to the
right)
Maintenance and Service Guide
Bottom Components (Continued)
Table 1-8
Function
Enable airflow to cool internal
components.
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To prevent overheating, do not
obstruct vents. Use the computer
only on a hard, flat surface. Do
not allow another hard surface,
such as an adjoining optional
printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or thick rugs or clothing,
to block airflow.
✎
The computer fan starts up
automatically to cool internal
components and prevent
overheating. It is normal for the
internal fan to cycle on and off
during routine operation.
Holds the hard drive.
Contains the expansion memory
module slot.
Connects an optional accessory battery.
Product Description
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