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Solving Power Problems

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

Problem

Computer will not turn on.

Probable Cause

Computer is not connected to a power source.

Battery pack in computer is discharged.

Power cords to the external power source are unplugged.

Solution(s)

Insert a battery pack or connect an external power source.

Insert a fully charged battery pack or connect an external power source.

Ensure that power cords connecting the computer and the external power source are plugged in properly.

The Computer turned off while it was left unattended and the status panel

Computer initiated

Turn on the computer

Hibernation after a preset

 

timeout.

 

is off.

Computer initiated Suspend automatically or turned off automatically when it was docked in the

Computer initiated Hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition.

The maximum operating temperature was exceeded.

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

Computer is in an exceedingly hot environment and the fan was not able to cool it adequately. Let the computer cool down, then turn it on again.

expansion base.

Fan may be blocked, causing

Make sure the ventilation intake

computer to exceed the

and exhaust are not obstructed. If

maximum operating

problem persists, contact your

temperature.

Compaq authorized service

 

provider.

 

 

 

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