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External component identification
Right side
NOTE:
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component
Description
(1)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter and battery light
●
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
fully charged.
●
Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
●
Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
●
Off: The battery is not charging.
(3)
USB SuperSpeed ports (2)
Connect USB devices, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(4)
Drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive or the solid-state drive is
being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
(5)
Memory card reader
Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store,
manage, share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1.
Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2.
Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲
Press in on the card, and then remove it from the
memory card reader.
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