Computer components
Notes:
• Depending on the model, your computer might look slightly different from the illustration.
• To remove the computer cover, see "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on
page 99.
Figure 4. Component locations
1
Heat sink and fan assemblies (amount varies by model)
3
Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch)
5
Front fan assembly (some models)
7
Flex adapter (some models)
9
Direct cooling air baffle
11
Rear fan assemblies
Major FRUs and CRUs
The following illustration shows the locations of the major FRUs and Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) in
the computer. To remove the computer cover, see "Preparing your computer and removing the computer
cover" on page 99.
2
Memory modules (amount varies by model)
4
Optical drive, flex module, or flex bay storage enclosure
(amount and combination vary by model)
6
Hard disk drives, hybrid drives, or solid-state drives
(amount and combination vary by model)
8
Power supply module
10
PCI card (some models)
.
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