Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Battery Pack/Gauge
Problem | Probable Cause | Solution(s) |
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Battery charge does not last as long as expected.
Battery pack is warm to the touch after charging.
Battery pack operating time is far less than the documented average operating time.
Power management is disabled.
An external device or PC Card is draining the battery.
Normal warming has occurred due to charging.
Power management is turned off or disabled.
An external device or PC Card is draining the battery.
Battery pack has partially
Battery pack is exposed to high or extremely cold temperatures.
Set a power management level in Setup.
Turn off or disconnect external devices when not in use.
No action is required.
Enable power management in Setup and in Windows Power Properties.
Turn off or disconnect external devices when not in use.
Condition the battery pack by fully charging, fully discharging, then fully recharging it.
To maintain the charge, leave battery packs in the Notebook when it is connected to external power.
If the Notebook is disconnected from external power for more than two weeks, remove battery packs from the Notebook to reduce the discharge rate.
Keep the battery pack within the recommended temperature range for operation or storage.
•Operating Range: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
•Storage Range:
Recharge the battery pack.
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES | TROUBLESHOOTING 21 |
