HP Pavilion dv7-3100 HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Servic - Page 16

Rear component, Right-side components

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Rear component External component identification Component Vent Right-side components Function 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 Optical drive Function Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. 2 Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. 3 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. 4 TV antenna/cable jack (select models Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device that only) receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts. 5 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models Connects a modem cable. only) 6 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. ✎ The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 7 AC adapter light ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is not connected to external power. 8 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-7

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External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide
2–7
Rear component
Right-side components
Component
Function
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
Optical drive
Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.
2
Optical drive light
Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
3
USB ports (2)
Connect optional USB devices.
4
TV antenna/cable jack (select models
only)
Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device that
receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts.
5
RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models
only)
Connects a modem cable.
6
Security cable slot
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
✎
The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
7
AC adapter light
■
On: The computer is connected to external power.
■
Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
8
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.