Front panel components
Drive conguration can vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering the optical drive bay.
Table 1-1 Front panel components and their descriptions
(1) 5.25-inch drive bay (behind bezel) (6) USB 2.0 port with HP Sleep and Charge (charge support
up to 5V/1.5A)*
(2) Slim optical drive (optional) (7) USB 2.0 port
(3) Dual-state power button (8) USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2)
(4) Hard drive activity light (9) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (charge support up to 5V/3A)
(5) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jackAudio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(10) Memory card reader
*This port connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and even when the computer is o, charges products such as a cell
phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
NOTE: NOTE:When a device is plugged into the combo jack, a dialog box is displayed. Select the type of device that is connected.
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