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Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by pwoller, Jan 22, 2009.

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  1. pwoller

    pwoller Newbie

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    I just got a latitude D630C, what is the small square thing below the screen? Just to the left of the Dell print? Thanks.
     
    pwoller, Jan 22, 2009
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    Euquility Notebook Deity

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    im fairly certain its a fingerprint reader, but I dont have a latitude (just most likely)
     
    Euquility, Jan 22, 2009
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    pwoller Newbie

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    Its just under the screen. I dont think its a reader, but it could be. Anyone else?
     
    pwoller, Jan 22, 2009
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    If the square was on the palm rest/under the keyboard, then yes. Since its on the screen bezel, its most likely a Ambient light sensor(ALS).

    Look at the user guide(see here on an online manual) for more info about it.
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 22, 2009
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    ALS it is. Thanks
     
    pwoller, Jan 22, 2009
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