18 A Tour of Your Computer
Bottom View
MEMORY MODULE/MINI PCI COVER — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and Mini
PCI card. For more information on replacing memory, see “
Memory
.” For more information on replacing the Mini
PCI card, see “
Wireless Mini PCI Card
.”
OPTICAL DRIVE LOCKING SCREW — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see
“
CD/DVD Drive
.”
HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data. For more information, see “
Hard Drive
.”
BATTERY — 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
.”
BATTERY-BAY LATCH LOCK — Unlocks the battery so that it can be released from the battery bay.
BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery from the battery bay. See “
Replacing the Battery
.”
PROCESSOR AND THERMAL MODULE COVER — Covers the processor and thermal module.
FAN — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
1 memory module/Mini PCI
cover
4 battery 7 thermal module cover
2 optical drive locking screw 5 battery-bay latch lock 8 fan
3 hard drive cover 6 battery-bay latch release
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