Front panel components
Drive conguration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering the slim optical drive bay.
Front panel components
1 5.25-inch half-height drive bay (behind bezel) 6 USB port with HP Sleep and Charge
2 Slim optical drive (optional) 7 USB 2.0 port
3 Power button 8 USB SuperSpeed ports (2) (5 Gbit/s data speed)
4 Hard drive activity light 9 USB Type-C port (10 Gbit/s data speed)
5 Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo
jack
10 SD card reader (optional)
NOTE: The audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack supports headphones, line output devices,
microphones, line input devices, or CTIA-style headsets.
NOTE: The USB port with HP Sleep and Charge provides current to charge a device such as a smart phone. The charging
current is available whenever the power cord is connected to the system, even when the system is o.
NOTE: The light on the power button is normally white when the power is on. If it is ashing red, there is a problem with the
computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and
audible codes on page 115 to interpret the code.
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