
Hardware and system checklist
Overheating power down
If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automati- cally shut down.
| Problem | Procedure | 
| Computer shuts down | Leave the computer off until the computer | 
| and DC IN indicator | reaches room temperature, then turn it back on. | 
| flashes orange | If the computer is still too warm, the DC IN | 
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 | indicator will continue blinking when you turn on | 
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 | the power. Let it cool longer and try again. | 
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 | If the computer has reached room temperature | 
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 | and still does not start, or if it starts but shuts | 
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 | down quickly, contact your dealer. | 
AC power
If you have trouble turning on the computer with the universal AC adaptor con- nected, check the DC IN indicator. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and 
| Problem | Procedure | 
| Universal AC adaptor | Check the connections. Make sure the cord | 
| doesn’t power the | is firmly connected to the computer and a | 
| computer (DC IN | power outlet. | 
| indicator does not | 
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| glow green) | 
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 | Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If | 
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 | the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it. If the | 
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 | terminals are soiled, wipe them with cotton or a | 
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 | clean cloth. | 
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 | If the universal AC adaptor still does not power the | 
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 | computer, contact your dealer. | 
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