External component identification

Front components

Item

Component

Description

 

 

 

1

Power light

OnThe computer is on.

 

 

FlashingThe computer is in Sleep.

 

 

OffThe computer is off or in Hibernation.

 

 

 

2

Battery light

OnThe battery is charging.

 

 

FlashingThe battery reaches a low battery level or a critical battery level.

 

 

OffIf the computer is connected to an external power source, the light is off

 

 

when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not

 

 

connected to an external power source, the light is off until the battery

 

 

reaches a low battery level.

 

 

 

3

Drive light

FlashingThe hard drive or the optical drive is being accessed.

 

 

 

4

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

 

 

microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

5

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers,

 

 

headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

 

 

 

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Maintenance and Service Guide

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HP CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX, CQ41-207TX, CQ41-224TX, CQ41-223TX, CQ41-213TU, CQ41-212TX, CQ41-211TX, CQ41-217TU Front components