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Left-Side Components
For covers with an arrowhead icon, push the cover toward one side to unlock
and the other side to lock. The arrowhead points to the side for unlocking.
Ref Component Description
SSD canister
Contains the solid-state drive, which is the mass
storage device of your computer.
CAUTION: This device is not hot-swappable. Do
not remove it without turning off the system first.
Micro-SIM card
slot (optional)
Accepts a micro-SIM card for models having the
WWAN module.
NOTE: The slot still exists but cannot be used for
models without the WWAN module.
Kensington lock
Locks the computer to a stationary object for
security.
Smart card
reader (optional)
Accepts a smart card for additional security
feature.
PowerShare USB
port
Provides either of the below two functions
depending on your setting.
Charges a connected mobile device.
- or -
Functions as a standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
(default setting).
USB-C
Thunderbolt™ 4
port
Connects to devices that support Thunderbolt or
USB-C connection.