FIC A360 User Manual
Outline of the A360
FIC A360Service Manual
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1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook
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Tilt Foot
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Memory Compartment
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Battery Release Latch
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Battery Bay
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Mini-PCI Socket Compartment
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Under Side of the Notebook
Tilt Foot (Left and Right)
Allow you to tilt the rear of the notebook upward to provide flexible keyboard angle for more
comfortable typing.
Memory Compartment
Found on the underside of the notebook is the memory compartment. Underneath the cover
are two 144-pin SODIMM memory slots for inserting and upgrading the system memory
using 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB SODIMM. The notebook uses PC-100/133 SDRAM
modules for faster memory access. You can upgrade the total memory up to 512MB. One is
inserted with a SDRAM configured by the factory. The other is empty for upgrade use. Refer
to Chapter 7 on how to upgrade the system memory.
Battery Release Latch
Also found on the underside of the notebook is the battery bay latch. To remove the battery
pack, you need to push this latch to the left end and at the same time pull the battery pack.
Battery Bay
The battery bay stores the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery pack for
off-the-cord operation. The battery pack is instantly charge whenever you connect the AC adapter
to the notebook. It is very important to always have the battery installed on the notebook to have it
always charged and conditioned by the AC adapter.
Mini-PCI Socket Compartment
This compartment provides the mini-PCI socket for inserting optional built-in Modem, LAN,
or Combo card. Refer to Chapter 2 of User Manual for installing the Modem module.
Allow you to tilt the rear of the notebook upward to provide flexible keyboard angle for more
comfortable typing.
Memory Compartment
Found on the underside of the notebook is the memory compartment. Underneath the cover
are two 144-pin SODIMM memory slots for inserting and upgrading the system memory
using 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB SODIMM. The notebook uses PC-100/133 SDRAM
modules for faster memory access. You can upgrade the total memory up to 512MB. One is
inserted with a SDRAM configured by the factory. The other is empty for upgrade use. Refer
to Chapter 7 on how to upgrade the system memory.
Battery Release Latch
Also found on the underside of the notebook is the battery bay latch. To remove the battery
pack, you need to push this latch to the left end and at the same time pull the battery pack.
Battery Bay
The battery bay stores the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery pack for
off-the-cord operation. The battery pack is instantly charge whenever you connect the AC adapter
to the notebook. It is very important to always have the battery installed on the notebook to have it
always charged and conditioned by the AC adapter.
Mini-PCI Socket Compartment
This compartment provides the mini-PCI socket for inserting optional built-in Modem, LAN,
or Combo card. Refer to Chapter 2 of User Manual for installing the Modem module.