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Solving Power Problems, Power Problems and Solutions

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Solving Power Problems Some common causes and solutions for power problems are listed in the following table. The "Solving Battery Problems" section in this chapter also may be helpful. Power Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution Computer won't turn on when battery packs are not inserted. Computer is not connected to a power source. Insert battery pack(s) or connect to AC Adapter, Automobile Adapter, or convenience base. Cables to the external power source are unplugged. Ensure that cables connecting computer and external power source are plugged in properly. Computer won't turn on when plugged in and battery packs are inserted. Battery pack(s) may be defective. Remove battery pack(s), insert another battery pack, and turn on computer again. Computer beeped Computer has Immediately save any and battery charge entered a low-battery open files. Then do one indicator is blinking. condition. of the following: s Connect the computer to an external power source to charge the battery pack(s). s Initiate Hibernation to completely halt the drain on the battery until you can charge the battery pack(s) or find another power source. Computer turned off System initiated Replace the battery while it was left Hibernation due to a pack(s) with fully unattended and low-battery condition. charged batteries or power indicator is connect the computer to off. an external power source. Then turn on the computer. 15-14 Troubleshooting

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15-14
Troubleshooting
Solving Power Problems
Some common causes and solutions for power problems are listed
in the following table. The “Solving Battery Problems”
section in this chapter also may be helpful.
Power Problems and Solutions
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Computer won’t
turn on when
battery packs are
not inserted.
Computer is not con-
nected to a power
source.
Insert battery pack(s) or
connect to AC Adapter,
Automobile Adapter, or
convenience base.
Cables to the
external power
source are un-
plugged.
Ensure that cables con-
necting computer and
external power source
are plugged in properly.
Computer won’t
turn on when
plugged in and
battery packs are
inserted.
Battery pack(s) may
be defective.
Remove battery pack(s),
insert another battery
pack, and turn on
computer again.
Computer beeped
and battery charge
indicator is blinking.
Computer has
entered a low-battery
condition.
Immediately save any
open files. Then do one
of the following:
■
Connect the computer
to an external power
source to charge the
battery pack(s).
■
Initiate Hibernation to
completely halt the drain
on the battery until you
can charge the battery
pack(s) or find another
power source.
Computer turned off
while it was left
unattended and
power indicator is
off.
System initiated
Hibernation due to a
low-battery condition.
Replace the battery
pack(s) with fully
charged batteries or
connect the computer to
an external power
source. Then turn on the
computer.