- Hewlett-Packard Notebook PC Hardware Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Hardware
- TouchPad and Keyboard
- Power
- Power Sources
- Power Control and Light Locations
- Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews
- Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures
- Power Preferences
- Battery Pack
- Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
- Multimedia
- Wireless (Select Models Only)
- Security
- Hardware Upgrades and Replacements
- Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software
- Specifications
- Index
Hardware
Hardware and Software Guide 1–17
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)
†
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.
†
The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the rear of the
notebook.