Maintenance and Service Guide

Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(7) USB Type-C power connector
and Thunderbolt™ port with
HP Sleep and Charge
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, supplying power to the
computer and, if needed, charging the computer battery.
– and –
Even when the computer is o, connects and charges most USB devices that have
a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,
and provides high-speed data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort
output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking station.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(9) Battery light When AC power is connected:
● White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
● Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
● O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
● Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level. When the
battery has reached a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
● O: The battery is not charging.
8 Chapter 2 Components