Compaq Armada 1500 - Solving Battery Problems

Troubleshooting 10-3
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If the problem appears related to a software application, also
check the documentation provided with the software. You may
discover something you can resolve easily yourself. If the
condition persists, contact your Compaq authorized service
provider or Compaq Customer Support.
Solving Battery Problems
Some common causes and solutions for battery problems are listed in the
following table. T
he “Solving Power Problems” section in this
chapter also may be helpful.
Battery Problems and Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Computer won’t turn on
when battery pack(s)
are inserted and AC
power is unplugged.
Battery pack(s) are
discharged.
Connect the computer to an
external power source and
charge the battery pack(s).
Computer beeped and
battery light 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).
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