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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note-
book’s bottom panel components.
Docking Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional Port
Replicator.
Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over-
heating
.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory
upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system
memory capacity of your notebook, thus improving
overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module”
on page 46.
Hard Disk Drive Cover
The hard disk drive cover protects the hard disk drive.
Under normal circumstances, you should never remove
this cover unless you are replacing a hard disk drive.
Lithium ion Battery Pack
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion
battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery
when stored over a long period of time or for swapping
a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.
See “Lithium ion Battery” on page 39.
Battery Pack Latches
The battery pack latches are used to secure and release
the Lithium ion battery pack. See “Lithium ion Battery”
on page 39.
Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your LifeBook notebook. In
addition, the configuration portion of the label has the
serial number and manufacturer information that you
will need to give your support representative. It identi-
fies the exact version of various components of your
notebook.
Memory
Main Unit and
Lithium ion
Battery Pack Latches
Docking Port Connector
Configuration
Label
(approximate location)
Battery Pack
Upgrade
Compartment
Air Vents
Hard Disk
Drive Cover
To protect your notebook from damage
and to optimize system performance, be
sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed,
clean, and clear of debris. This may
require periodic cleaning, depending upon
the environment in which the system is
used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas
where the air vents can be obstructed,
such as in tight enclosures or on soft
surfaces like a bed or cushion.
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