Compaq Evo n1050v Service Manual - Page 143
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Symptom Notebook has short operating time when on battery. Turns off immediately after turning on. Does not run on battery; empty battery indication. Beeps repeatedly. Battery does not charge. Call Center: Suggestions Turn down display brightness. Check timeout settings in Power in Control Panel. Check power management settings in BIOS Setup. Try default settings. Battery gauge might need calibration. Run HP Battery Optimizer from Start menu. Certain applications can cause excess CPU and power usage. (User can get Intel Power Monitor from www.intel.com and monitor CPU load.) When playing DVD movies on battery power, use Power Options in Control Panel to select Portable/Laptop power scheme. When using applications with automatic save feature (such as MS Word), extend save time or disable to reduce hard disk access and power usage. PCMCIA card use can affect battery life. Some PCMCIA cards draw power even while not in use. Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. Battery may be extremely low. Plug in AC adapter or insert charged battery Check battery and contacts. Try another battery if available. Notebook beeps repeatedly when battery is low. Connect AC adapter or replace battery. Make sure AC adapter has correct power rating. Make sure AC adapter is connected properly and battery installed properly. Check battery contacts. If available, try another battery and AC adapter. Move notebook away from any nearby heat source. Unplug AC adapter and allow battery to cool. Check for blocked air vents. Repair Center: Likely Causes Battery. Motherboard. Battery. Battery or contacts. Motherboard. Battery. Battery or contacts. AC adapter. Motherboard. Heat sink. Repair Center: Comments Battery capacity often decreases after a year or more. Check battery and AC adapter. Check heat sink. 3-8 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Service Manual