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Troubleshooting
14-3
Part Number: 228988-001 File Name: CH14.DOC
Writer: Dianne Fielden Saved Date: 02/20/96 11:55 AM 12:43 PM
Solving Battery Problems
Some common causes and solutions for battery problems are
listed in the following table. The "Solving Power Problems"
section in this chapter also may be helpful to you.
Battery Problems and Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Computer won't turn
on when battery packs
are inserted and AC
A
dapter is unplugged.
Battery packs are
discharged.
Connect the computer to
an external power source
and charge the battery
pack(s).
Replace the battery
pack(s) with a fully
charged battery pack(s).
Computer beeped and
battery indicator is
blinking.
Battery charge is low or
computer has entered a
low-battery condition.
Save any open files and
do one of the following:
■
Connect the computer
to an external power
source, then charge
the battery pack(s).
■
Initiate Hibernation
(press Fn+ Suspend
button) to halt the
battery drain until you
can find another power
source or charge the
battery pack(s).
Continued