1–18 Hardware and Software Guide
Hardware
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents
Component Description
1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack.
2 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the
battery
bay.*
3 Exhaust vents (4)
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Provide airflow to cool internal
components.
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To prevent overheating, do not
obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard
surface, such as a printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or thick
rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
4 Hard drive bay Holds the internal hard drive.
*Battery packs vary by model.
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The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the rear of the
notebook.