diff --git a/hwdb/60-sensor.hwdb b/hwdb/60-sensor.hwdb
index 1a6f2d875b..b8060fae51 100644
--- a/hwdb/60-sensor.hwdb
+++ b/hwdb/60-sensor.hwdb
@@ -57,6 +57,12 @@
 # automatically flip their output for an upside-down display when the device
 # is held upright.
 #
+#    ACCEL_LOCATION=<location>
+#
+# where <location> is the location of the sensor. This value could be 'base'
+# or 'display'. The default, when unset, is equivalent to:
+#    ACCEL_LOCATION=display
+#
 # Sort by brand, model
 
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