Specifications

Bottom View
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subwoofer — Produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speakers.
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battery charge/health gauge — Provides information on the battery charge status. For more information, see Checking the Battery Charge.
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battery-bay latch release — Releases the battery from the battery bay. For more information, see Replacing the Battery.
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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.
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cover for optional internal card with Bluetooth®wireless technology — For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. To quickly
enable or disable all wireless devices, press <Fn><F2>.
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hard drive — Stores software and data. For more information, see Hard Drive. The size displayed for your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of the
drive before any operating system or programs are installed.
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air vent — The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from overheating.
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Mini-Card/modem cover — Covers the compartment that contains the Mini-Card and the modem. For more information, see Modem.
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Docking-device connector — Lets you attach your computer to the Media Base or other docking device. See the Dell documentation that came with your
docking device for more information.
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memory module cover — Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. For more information, see Memory.
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1
subwoofer
5
cover for optional internal card with
Bluetooth®wireless technology
9
docking-device
connector
2
battery
charge/health gauge
6
hard drive
10
memory module
cover
3
battery-bay latch
release
7
air vent
11
air vent
4
battery
8
Mini-Card/modem cover
12
optical-drive
security screw
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,
such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
NOTICE: YourcomputerfeaturesUndock&Go™technologythatallowsyoutoundockyourcomputerwithoutgoingintostandbymode.Becausethe
computer may not automatically go into standby mode when it is undocked, be sure the settings in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the
computer from going into standby mode. If you change the Power Options control panel to prohibit the computer from going into standby mode, you
greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to overheat.