Solving Battery and Battery Gauge 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 applicable.
Table 2-15. Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems
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Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
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Computer won't turn Battery is discharged. Connect the computer to
on when battery pack an external power
is inserted and source and charge the
power cord is battery pack.
unplugged.
Replace the battery pack
with a fully charged
battery pack.
Check the battery
connectors on the system
board to verify they are
evenly spaced and that
they are not bent or
broken.
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Computer is beeping Battery charge is low. Immediately save any open
and battery light file(s). Then do any one
is blinking. of the following:
o Connect the computer to
an external power
source to charge the
battery pack.
o Initiate Standby and
replace the battery
pack with a fully
charged battery pack.
o Turn the computer off
or initiate Hibernation
until you can find
another power source or
charge the battery
pack.
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Computer battery Low battery beeps Run Computer Setup to
light blinks to were turned off. turn on the low battery
indicate low battery warning beeps.
condition, but
computer does not
beep.
Volume is turned off or Press Fn+F5 to turn the
turned down too low. speaker on and then
adjust the volume.
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