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Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
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Battery light Battery pack is already No action is necessary.
doesn't light and charged.
battery pack won't
fast charge.
Battery pack was exposed Allow time for the
to temperature extremes. battery pack to return to
room temperature.
Battery pack is at end Replace battery pack.
of its life.
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You have to set the Auxiliary battery charge Provide power to the
date and time every is low, or the auxiliary computer (AC or battery).
time you turn on battery is at end of its
the computer. life. Replace the RTC (lithium)
battery.
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Battery charge does Battery is being exposed Keep the battery pack
not last as long as to high temperatures or within the recommended
expected. extremely cold temperature ranges:
temperatures.
Operating: 50oF to 104oF
(10oC to 40oC)
Storage: -4oF to 86oF
(-20oC to 30oC).
Recharge the battery
pack.
Battery has partially Recharge the battery.
self-discharged. Discharge the battery
completely and then
recharge it.
Power management is Set a power management
disabled. level in Computer Setup.
An external device or Turn off or disconnect
PC Card is draining the external devices when not
battery. using them.
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Battery pack is Normal warming has No action is required.
warm to the touch occurred due to
after charging. charging.
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Battery gauge is The battery pack is new Fully charge the battery
inaccurate. or has not been used for pack until the battery
a long period. light on the computer
turns off.
Condition the battery
pack by fully charging,
then fully discharging,
and then fully
recharging. If condition
persists, replace the
battery. If the battery
gauge is still
inaccurate, replace the
system board.
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