Left-Side Components - HP 540 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Left-side components

Item Component
(1) RJ-11 (modem) jack
(2) Vent
(3) External monitor port
(4) Power connector
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack
(6) USB ports (3)
(7) ExpressCard slot
(8) Battery light
Function
Connects a modem cable.
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: 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.
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Connects an AC adapter.
Connects a network cable.
Connect optional USB devices.
Supports optional ExpressCards.
●
Amber: A battery is charging.
●
Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a low battery level. When
the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery
light begins blinking rapidly.
● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light turns off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
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