Toshiba Satellite A500/ Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/ Satellite Pro A500D series User Manual

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User’s Manual
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The Grand Tour
Underside
The following figure shows the underside of the computer. You should 
ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to 
avoid causing any damage.
Figure 2-4 The underside of the computer
Optical disc drive 
(slot)
Some models are equipped with a slot version of 
the DVD Super Multi drive. The full-size drive 
provides high-performance execution of 
CD/DVD-ROM-based programs.
Use only round standard (12cm) discs with this slot-loading optical drive. 
Any other size or shape disc may not be able to be removed from the slot 
and may damage the system as well as the disc.
1. Battery safety lock
2. Battery release latch
3. Battery
4. Cooling vent
5. Memory module slots
6. Hard Disk Drive
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