Table 2-8 Bottom components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(2) Vent Enables airow 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 o during routine
operation.
Rear
Use the illustration and table to identify the rear component.
Table 2-9 Rear component and its description
Component Description
Vent (select products only) Enables airow 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 o during routine operation.
Labels
The labels aixed to the computer provide information that you might need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels can be in paper form or imprinted on the product.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the computer,
inside the battery bay, under the service door, on the back of the display, or on the bottom of a tablet kickstand.
● Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you may
be asked for the serial number, the product number, or the model number. Locate this information before
you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the following examples. Refer to the illustration that most closely
matches the service label on your computer.
Table 2-10
Service label components and their descriptions
Component
(1) Serial number
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