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The hole is found in many laptops, although a lock for it is typically not included. Occasionally, the slot is located so that installing a lock will also prevent the removal of a valuable subcomponent, such as a rechargeable battery or a memory module. The
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Several manufacturers offer similar locking mechanisms that do not require a special lock hole. They attach to a popular port, such as the
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1144:Categories
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280:References
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782:Dead bolt
777:Crash bar
700:Time lock
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