Bottom view – Dell Inspiron 8500 User Manual
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A Tour of Your Computer
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Bottom View
HA R D
DR I V E
— Stores software and data.
M
I NI
PCI
C AR D
A ND
MO D E M
— Covers the compartment that contains the
optional modem and optional Mini PCI card. See page 128.
B AT T ER Y
-
B A Y
L AT C H
R E L E A S E
— Releases the battery. See page 47.
B AT T ER Y
— When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without
connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See page 47.
B AT T ER Y
C H AR G E
G A U GE
— Provides information on the battery charge. See
ME M O R Y
M O D UL E
C O V ER
— Covers the compartment that contains the
D O C KI NG
D EV I C E
S L O T
— Lets you attach your computer to a docking device.
See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional
information.
F A N
— The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents,
which prevents the computer from overheating.
hard drive
docking device slot
Mini PCI
card/modem
cover
battery
battery-bay latch release
battery charge gauge
memory module cover
fan