CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
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Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on,
but system runs correctly.
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Reconnect the inverter board.
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Test or replace the inverter board.
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Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Power shuts down during operation.
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Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter).
See “Power System Check” on page 60.
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Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the power adapter.
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Test or replace the hard drive & battery connection board.
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Test or replace the system board.
The notebook doesn’t power-on.
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Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter).
See “Power System Check” on page 60.
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Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the power adapter.
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Test or replace the hard drive & battery connection board.
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Test or replace the system board.
The system doesn’t power-off.
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Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter).
See “Power System Check” on page 60.
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Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
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Test or replace the system board.
The battery can’t be charged.
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See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 61.
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Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The system cannot detect the PC Card
(PCMCIA).
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PCMCIA slot assembly.
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Test or replace the system board.
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
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PCMCIA slot assembly.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different
from actual size.
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Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”,
then reboot system.
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Test or replace the DIMM.
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Test or replace the system board.
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