System information
Table Of Contents
- Product description
- External component identification
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Removal and replacement procedures
- Preliminary replacement requirements
- Component replacement procedures
- Serial number
- Computer feet
- Battery
- Hard drive
- Optical drive
- WLAN module
- Memory module
- Keyboard
- Top cover
- Speaker assembly
- Power button board
- TouchPad button board
- Modem module
- Bluetooth module
- USB board
- Power connector cable
- Display assembly
- System board
- Optical drive SATA cable and connector
- RTC battery
- Fan/heat sink assembly
- Processor
- Setup Utility
- Specifications
- Backup and recovery
- Connector pin assignments
- Power cord set requirements
- Recycling
- Index
Left-side components
Component Description
(1)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: 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.
(3) HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
component.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5)
USB ports (2) Connects optional USB devices.
(6)
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(7)
Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television
audio.
(8) Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
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Memory Stick (MS)
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Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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xD-Picture Card (XD)
(9)
Drive light On: The hard drive is in use.
Left-side components
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