External component identification
Front components
Item
Component
(1)
Vents (2)
(2)
Digital Media Slot
Left-side components
Item
Component
(1)
Battery light
(2)
Power connector
(3)
Vent
(4)
Drive light
(5)
Speaker
2–8
Description
Enable airflow to cool internal components.
✎
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components
and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and
off during routine operation.
Supports the following digital card formats:
■ MultiMediaCard
■ micro MultiMediaCard (adapter required)
■ MultiMediaCard Plus
■ Secure Digital Memory Card
■ micro Secure Digital Memory Card (adapter required)
■ Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
Description
■ Off: The computer is running on battery power.
■ Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level, a critical
battery level, or there is a battery error.
■ Amber: A battery is charging.
■ White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is
fully charged.
Connects an AC adapter.
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
✎
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components
and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and
off during routine operation.
■ Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
■ Amber (select models only): HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
Produces sound.
Maintenance and Service Guide