Compaq LTE 5000 Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems, Problem Probable Cause Solutions

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Solving Battery and Battery Gauge

Problems

"Solving Power Problems" in this chapter may also be helpful.

Problem	Probable Cause		Solution(s)
Computer won’t turn		Battery is discharged.		Connect the computer to an
on when battery				external power source and
pack is inserted and				charge the battery pack.
power cord is
				Replace the battery pack with a
unplugged.
				fully charged battery pack.
Computer is		Battery charge is low.	Immediately save any open files
beeping and battery				and do one of the following:
light is blinking.				■ Connect the computer to an
				external power source to
				charge the battery pack.
				■ Initiate Suspend and replace
				the battery pack with a fully
				charged battery pack.
				■ Turn the computer off or initiate
				Hibernation until you can find
				another power source or charge
				the battery pack.
Computer battery		Low battery warning beeps are		Run Computer Setup and enable
light blinks to		disabled.		low-battery warning beeps on the
indicate low battery				Power menu (refer to Chapter 10,
condition, but				"Running Computer Setup").
computer does not
				If the speaker icon is not visible
beep.
		Volume is turned off or turned		on the status panel, press the
		down too low.		Fn+F5 hotkey to turn the speaker
				on, then adjust the volume.
				Continued

13-4Troubleshooting