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Presario 1400 Series
Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems (Continued)
Problem
Battery is warm to the touch after charging.
Battery pack operating time is far less than the documented average operating time.
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Probable Cause
Battery has partially
Power management is disabled.
An external device or PC card is draining the battery.
Normal warming has occurred due to charging.
Power management is turned off or disabled.
An external device or PC card is draining the battery.
Solution
Recharge the battery. Discharge the battery completely, and then recharge it.
Set a power management level in Computer Setup.
Turn off or disconnect external devices when not in use.
No action is required.
Enable power management in Computer Setup and in Windows Power Properties.
Turn off or disconnect external devices when not in use.
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES | TROUBLESHOOTING 21 |