Front panel components
Drive configuration varies by model. Some models have a bezel blank that covers one or more drive bays.
Table 1-1
Identifying the front panel components
Front panel components
1
SD card reader (optional)
5
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo
jack
2
USB Type-C charging port
6
Hard drive activity light
3
USB SuperSpeed ports (3)
7
Power button
4
USB port with HP Sleep and Charge
8
Slim optical drive (optional)
NOTE:
The combo jack supports headphones, line output devices, microphones, line input devices, or CTIA-style headsets.
NOTE:
The light on the power button is normally white when the power is on. If the light flashes red, the computer
displays a diagnostic code to indicate a problem. For more information, see
POST error messages on page 100
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Chapter 1 Computer features