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Maintenance & Service Guide

Presario 1200 Series

Models: 1230 and 1232

Home Page Notice Preface Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Pin Assignments Battery Pack Operations

Solving Minor Problems

Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined in the following tables. If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software.

Solving Audio Problems

Some common audio problems and solutions are listed in the following table.

Solving Audio Problems

Problem

 

Probable Cause

 

Solution(s)

 

 

 

 

 

Computer does not beep after the Power-

 

This is typical; it indicates successful

 

No action is required.

On Self-Test (POST).

 

completion of the Power-On Self-Test

 

 

 

 

(POST).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solving Battery Pack and Battery Gauge Problems

Some common causes and solutions for battery pack problems are listed in the following table. The "Solving Power Problems" section in this chapter may also be applicable.

Solving Battery Pack and Battery Gauge Problems

Problem

 

Probable Cause

 

Solution(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer won't turn on when

 

Battery pack is discharged.

 

Connect the computer to an external

battery pack is inserted and power

 

 

 

power source and charge the battery

cord is unplugged.

 

 

 

pack.

 

 

 

 

Replace the battery pack with a fully

 

 

 

 

charged battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the battery connectors on the

 

 

 

 

system board to verify they are

 

 

 

 

evenly spaced and that they are not

 

 

 

 

bent or broken.

 

 

 

 

 

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