HP Dv7-2170us HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 21

Rear component, Left-side components

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Rear component External component identification Component Vent Left-side components Description Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Item Component 1 External monitor port 2 Expansion port 3 3 RJ-45 (network) jack Function Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an optional expansion product. ✎ The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Connects a network cable. 4 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. 5 eSATA/USB port (select models only) Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. ✎ Depending on your computer model, the computer may include a USB port only. 6 USB port Connects an optional USB device. 7 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. (Continued) Maintenance and Service Guide 2-7

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External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide
2–7
Rear component
Left-side components
Component
Description
Vent
Enables airflow to cool internal components.
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components
and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on
and off during routine operation.
Item
Component
Function
1
External monitor port
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
2
Expansion port 3
Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an optional
expansion product.
The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3
describes the type of expansion port.
3
RJ-45 (network) jack
Connects a network cable.
4
HDMI port
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition
television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
5
eSATA/USB port (select models only)
Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an
eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.
Depending on your computer model, the computer may include a USB
port only.
6
USB port
Connects an optional USB device.
7
1394 port (select models only)
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.
(Continued)