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RESARIO
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OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE
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ERVICE
G
UIDE
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ERIES
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ROUBLESHOOTING
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Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
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 notebook is disconnected
from external power for more
than two weeks, remove battery
packs from the notebook 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)