Rear components
Component
Vents (2)
Right-side components
Item
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Chapter 2 External component identification
Function
Enables 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.
Component
USB ports (2)
Optical drive light
Optical drive
TV antenna jack (select models only)
RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)
Power connector
Description
Connect optional USB devices.
Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes
to optical discs.
Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a
satellite device that receives standard or high-definition
TV broadcasts.
Connects a modem cable.
Connects an AC adapter.