Compaq 1600XL Laptop User Manual


 
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ROUBLESHOOTING
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RESARIO
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OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE
AND
S
ERVICE
G
UIDE
1600XL S
ERIES
Presario 1600XL Series
Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258
Battery pack has partially
self-discharged.
Condition the battery pack by fully
charging, fully discharging, then
fully recharging it.
To maintain the charge, leave the
battery pack in the Notebook
when it is connected to external
power.
If the Notebook is disconnected
from external power for more
than two weeks, remove battery
packs to reduce the discharge
rate.
Battery pack is being exposed
to high temperatures or
extremely cold temperatures.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature range
for operation or storage.
Operating Range: 50°F to
104°F (10°C to 40°C)
Storage Range: -4°F to 86°F
(-20°C to 30°C)
Recharge the battery pack.
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)