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Right-side components
Item Component Description
(1)
USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(2)
Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, writes to
optical discs.
(3)
Optical drive light Flashing—Accessing the optical drive.
(4)
Power light
NOTE: The computer has two power lights. The other
power light is on the right side of the computer.
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On—The computer is on.
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Flashing—The computer is in Sleep.
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Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(5)
Hard drive light
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White—The hard disk drive is active.
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Amber—The hard disk drive is parked.
(6)
AC adapter light
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White—The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is fully charged.
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Amber—The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charging.
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Off—The computer is not connected to external
power.
(7)
Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(8)
Security cable slot Connects an optional security cable. The security cable
is designed to act as a deterrent, but might not prevent
the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Front components
Component Description
Speakers (2) Produce sound.
14 Chapter 2 External component identification