HP Presario V6500 Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs - Maint - Page 22

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Bottom components Item (1) (2) (3) Component Battery bay Battery release latch Optical drive (4) Memory/WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (5) (6) Hard drive bay Function Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. Contains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot, and the RTC battery. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the hard drive. 14 Chapter 2 External component identification

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Bottom components
Item
Component
Function
(1)
Battery bay
Holds the battery.
(2)
Battery release latch
Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3)
Optical drive
Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
(4)
Memory/WLAN module compartment
Contains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot,
and the RTC battery.
NOTE:
To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the
wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for
use in the computer by the governmental agency that
regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you
replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore computer functionality, and
then contact technical support through Help and Support.
(5)
Vents (5)
Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(6)
Hard drive bay
Holds the hard drive.
14
Chapter
2
External component identification