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    What's in the lid?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by silly22, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. silly22

    silly22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all, I was wondering if I could get some help listing the devices or components that extend into the lid of an ASUS laptop like my F8Sn.

    Obviously there is an LCD, and a webcam... but which cables run up through the hinges? I think there is a cable for wireless antenna. Is there a bluetooth antenna? An inverter cable and coaxial cable? What is the coaxial cable for?

    Also, can someone explain the difference between a barrel hinge and a traditional hinge? Is there a spring in the hinge that keeps the notebook closed?

    Thanks.
     
    silly22, Nov 23, 2009
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