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Compaq.com - Compaq Presario 1900 Series Maintenance and Service Guide - Models: 1905, 1906, 1910, 1915, 1919, and 1920
Battery pack has partially self-
discharged.
Condition the battery pack by fully
charging, fully discharging, then fully
recharging it.
To maintain the charge, leave
battery packs in the computer when
it is connected to external power.
If the computer is disconnected from
external power for more than two
weeks, remove battery packs from
the computer 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 ranges.
Operating: 50° F to 104° F
(10° C to 40° C)
Storage: -4° F to 86° F
(-20° C to 30° C )
Recharge the battery pack.
Solving CD/DVD Drive Problems
Some common causes and solutions for CD/DVD drive problems are listed in the following table.
Solving CD/DVD Drive Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
CD/DVD drive cannot read a compact
disc or digital versatile disc.
Compact disc or digital versatile
disc is upside down or is
improperly inserted in the CD/DVD
drive.
Open the CD/DVD loading tray, lay
the compact disc or digital versatile
disc in it (label side up), then close
the tray.
CD is CD Plus or Pregap/Track 0
type.
Cannot read these type CDs in 24x.
Remove the CD.
Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems
Some common causes and solutions for diskette and diskette drive problems are listed in the following table.
Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
Diskette drive cannot write to a
diskette.
Diskette is write-protected. Disable the diskette's write-protect
feature or use a diskette that is not
write-protected.
Computer is writing to the wrong
drive.
Check the drive letter in the path
statement.
Not enough space is left on the
diskette.
Use another diskette.
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