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Locating components
The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your
computer.
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1 Power supply 5 PCI Express (x1) adapter connector
2 Memory modules 6 Battery
3 PCI Express (x16) graphics
adapter connector (some
models)
7 Microprocessor and heat sink
4 PCI adapter connector 8 Hard disk drive
Identifying parts on the system board
The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit
board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a
variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.
Chapter 1. Installing options 11