Right side
Component Description
(1) Power light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2) Drive light
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see Using HP
3D DriveGuard (select products only) on page 33.
(3) 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 rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(4) USB 3.x SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(5) Optical drive (select products only) Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
(6) Optical drive eject button (select products only) Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(7) AC adapter and battery light
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White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
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Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
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Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
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