Re: Satellite A200 - metal end fell from my laptop. Where does go?

Hello everyone, my 1st post.

I have a Satellite A200. I foolishly dropped a few weeks ago and a thin strip of metal with L-shaped fins fell out. About 6cm long and 2cm high.

I asked 2 portable people, but they are not really sure where it comes, they suggested that maybe "that resembles a part of cold air order (check the laptop isn't overheating as it may be part of the sink), or plate earthing of the basic coverage, used to help avoid damage to components in case of short-circuit.

The laptop works fine, no cracks in the carcass, etc. and does not seem to be overheating, fan works fine. 100%...

I have a picture of the part (what I could send an email) if anyone needs to see it, help me. I don't understand how he fell!
No help in person, where he comes and if it's easy for me to replace it in its correct location, would be gratefully.

Concerning

Craig

Can you please upload the image on a page like imageload and post the link that everyone on this forum can see what it looks like.
I hope that someone will be able to identify this small piece of metal.

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