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The visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the exterior of the computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary corrections. For information about the proper removal and installation of computer components, as instructed in the following procedures, see Chapter 4, "Removing and Replacing Parts." To perform a visual inspection, follow these steps: Look at the indicators to determine which of the following conditions apply. Then turn off the computer, and take the actions listed for that condition: Power indicator is blinking. An error occurred during system POST. Power indicator is off. The system is either off or in suspend (or standby, for the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system) or suspend-to-disk mode. Power indicator is on. The system is in the power-on state. Battery indicator is amber (steadily on or blinking slowly). A low-battery warning occurred. Shut down the operating system; then replace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to charge the battery. Battery indicator is alternating between green and amber. A temporary battery failure has occurred. Press the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the computer, and let the battery and computer cool to room temperature. Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly when the power switch is pressed or the AC adapter is connected to the computer. A fatal battery condition exists. Press the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the computer, and then remove the battery or batteries from the system. All indicators remain off. The computer is already turned off or in suspend-to-disk mode. 2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual

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Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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The visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the exterior of the
computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary cor-
rections. For information about the proper removal and installation of computer
components, as instructed in the following procedures, see Chapter 4,
“Removing and Replacing Parts.”
To perform a visual inspection, follow these steps:
Look at the indicators to determine which of the following conditions apply.
Then turn off the computer, and take the actions listed for that condition:
¹
Power indicator is blinking.
An error occurred during system POST.
¹
Power indicator is off.
The system is either off or in suspend (or standby, for the Microsoft
Windows 98 operating system) or suspend-to-disk mode.
¹
Power indicator is on.
The system is in the power-on state.
¹
Battery indicator is amber (steadily on or blinking slowly).
A low-battery warning occurred. Shut down the operating system; then
replace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to charge the
battery.
¹
Battery indicator is alternating between green and amber.
A temporary battery failure has occurred. Press the power button for
4 seconds to turn off the computer, and let the battery and computer
cool to room temperature.
¹
Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly when the power switch
is pressed or the AC adapter is connected to the computer.
A fatal battery condition exists. Press the power button for 4 seconds
to turn off the computer, and then remove the battery or batteries from
the system.
¹
All indicators remain off.
The computer is already turned off or in suspend-to-disk mode.