Compaq 12XL325 Models XL300, XL300A, and XL300B - Maintenance & Service Gu - Page 60

Battery pack is exposed to, packs to reduce the discharge

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Problem Presario 1200XL Series Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems Probable Cause Solution(s) Battery pack has partially self-discharged. Condition the battery pack by fully charging, fully discharging, then fully recharging it. To maintain the charge, leave the battery pack in the Notebook when it is connected to an external power source. Battery pack is exposed to high or extremely cold temperatures. If the Notebook is disconnected from external power for more than two weeks, remove battery packs to reduce the discharge rate. Keep the battery pack within the recommended temperature range for operation or storage. • Operating Range: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) • Storage Range: -4°F to 86°F (-20°C to 30°C) Recharge the battery pack. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 23

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P
RESARIO
N
OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE
AND
S
ERVICE
G
UIDE
1200XL S
ERIES
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Battery pack has partially
self-discharged.
Condition the battery pack by fully
charging, fully discharging, then
fully recharging it.
To maintain the charge, leave the
battery pack in the Notebook
when it is connected to an
external power source.
If the Notebook is disconnected
from external power for more
than two weeks, remove battery
packs to reduce the discharge
rate.
Battery pack is exposed to
high or extremely cold
temperatures.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature range
for operation or storage.
Operating Range: 50±F to
104±F (10±C to 40±C)
Storage Range: -4±F to 86±F
(-20±C to 30±C)
Recharge the battery pack.
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)