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Solving Power Problems

Also see "Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems" in this chapter.

Table 2-26

Solving Power Problems

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution(s)

 

 

 

Computer won't turn on and

Computer is not connected

Insert battery or connect an external power

LEDs aren't lit.

to a power source.

source.

 

 

 

 

Power cords to the external

Ensure that power cords connecting the

 

power source are unplugged.

computer and the external power source are

 

 

plugged in properly.

 

 

 

 

DC-DC Converter is defective.

Replace the DC-DC power board.

 

 

 

Integrated AC Power is defective. Replace the integrated AC Power and restart.

 

 

 

Computer turned off while it was left unattended and the power /suspend light is off.

System initiated Hibernation due to a critical low-battery condition.

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack or connect the computer to an external power source. Then turn on the computer.

System initiated Hibernation after a preset timeout.

Turn on the computer.

NOTE: To change the Hibernation setting in Windows 95, click the Hibernation tab in Power properties. Windows NT, run Computer Setup and select Power Management.

Computer initiated Suspend

The unit temperature

automatically or turned off

was exceeded.

automatically when it was

 

docked in expansion base.

 

Computer is in an exceedingly hot environment. Let the computer cool down.

Make sure the ventilation intake and exhaust are not obstructed.

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