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Table 2-16 Continued

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution(s)

 

 

 

 

Battery charge does not last

Battery is being exposed to

Keep the battery pack within the

as long as expected.

high temperatures or

recommended temperature ranges.

 

extremely cold temperatures.

 

50°F to 104°F

(10°C to 40°C)

 

 

Operating:

 

 

Storage:

-4°F to 86°F

(-20°C to 30°C )

 

 

Recharge the battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery has partially self-

Recharge the battery. Discharge the battery

 

discharged.

completely and then recharge it.

 

 

 

 

Power management is

Set a power management level in Computer

 

disabled.

Setup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

An external device or PC Card

Turn off or disconnect external devices

 

is draining the battery.

when not using them.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery pack is warm to the

Normal warming has occurred

No action is required.

 

touch after charging.

due to charging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery gauge is inaccurate.

The battery pack is new or

Fully charge the battery pack until the

 

has not been used for a long

battery light on the computer turns off.

 

period.

Condition the battery pack by fully charging,

 

 

then fully discharging, and then fully recharging. If condition persists, replace the battery. If the battery gauge is still inaccurate, replace the system board.

Battery pack operating time is far less than the documented average operating time.

Power management is turned

Enable power management in Computer

off or disabled.

Setup and in Windows Power Properties.

 

The power management icon should be

 

visible on the status panel.

 

 

An external device or PC Card

Turn off or disconnect external devices

is draining the battery.

when not using them.

 

 

Battery pack has partially

To maintain the charge, leave battery packs

self-discharged.

in the computer when it is connected to

 

external power.

 

If the computer is disconnected from

 

external power for more than two weeks,

 

remove battery packs from the computer to

 

reduce the discharge rate.

 

 

Fuel gauge is inaccurate.

Use the low battery warning beeps to

 

determine the low battery condition.

 

 

Battery pack is being drained by high power-use accessory.

Reduce use of accessories which drain power such as the CD-ROM drive or PC Card.

Battery pack is being exposed

Keep the battery pack within the

to high temperatures or

recommended temperature ranges:

extremely cold temperatures.

 

50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)

 

Operating:

 

Storage:

-4°F to 86°F (-20°C to 30°C ).

Recharge the battery pack.

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Compaq 4125T To 40 C, Storage To 86 F, Battery has partially self, Disabled Setup, Battery light on the computer turns off

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