front panel
Device's visible surface
The front panel is the forward-facing surface of an enclosure, typically where controls, displays, and connection ports are located.
On a computer case, the front panel holds power buttons, USB ports, and indicator lights.
Audio equipment places knobs and meters on the front panel for easy access: The front panel has inputs for microphone and headphones.
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- controlAuthority to direct
- user interfaceHuman-computer interaction system
- displayPresentation for viewing
- digital displayElectronic visual output
buttons · power button · knobs · volume knob · interface · faceplate · console · switches · indicators · dials · bezel · LED · screen · housing · chassis · rack · meter · gauge
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- computer hardwareCPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, hard drive
- garment partscollar, cuff, bodice, sleeve, lapel
- frontsstorefront, waterfront, beachfront, lakefront, oceanfront
- panels
- device partsbattery, button, buttons, camera, screen
spatial position on an enclosure
front panelback panel
Rearmost flat component
rear panel · back cover · rear cover · backplate · hidden panel
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