Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361, XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373, XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems (Continued)
Problem | Probable Cause | Solution |
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Battery charge does not last as long as expected (Continued).
Battery pack is warm to the touch after charging.
Battery pack operating time is far less than the documented average operating time.
Battery has partially
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.
Recharge the battery. Discharge the battery completely and then recharge it.
Set a power management level in Computer Setup.
Turn off or disconnect external devices when not in use.
No action is required.
Enable power management in Computer Setup and in Windows Power Properties.
Turn off or disconnect external devices when not in use.
