Hidden usb port found under laptop....

[Spanker]

I took the covers off my Amilo A 1645 to clean cpu cooler etc and next to the hard drive under a small cover is a usb port. It is mounted horizontaly not vertically. Any ideas what it is for?

 

[beermonster]

have seen this on a few fuji and other manufacturers, can only assume it was for an optional Bluetooth module. nothing else of any use springs to mind

 

[Spanker]

have seen this on a few fuji and other manufacturers, can only assume it was for an optional Bluetooth module. nothing else of any use springs to mind

Thanks for the reply, would never have thought of that but your idea fits perfectly.

Edit: Just found this:-

The listed Amilo models have a small slot nearby the hard disk. If you open the little slot door you see a USB connector. You can connect the CONNECT2AIR Bluetooth USB Dongle from Fujitsu Siemens Computer.

This is possible with the following Amilo models
A7640 / 1640
A7645 / 1645
M1425 / 7425
M1405 / 7405
M1424 / 7424