Toshiba A40 manual ‰ Dc, Error code Meaning

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting

Check 1 Compare the patterns in the hexadecimal error code to the tables below.

‰ DC IN

Error code	Meaning
10h	AC Adaptor output voltage is over 16.5 V.
11h	Advanced Port Replicator output voltage is over 16.5 V.
12h	Current from the DC power supply is over the limit (15.4 A).
13h	Current from the DC power supply is over the limit (0.5 A), when there
	is no load.
14h	Current sensing IC is not normal, when there is no load.

‰ Main Battery

Error code	Meaning
20h	Over voltage has been detected.
21h	Main battery charge current is over 15.4 A.
22h	Main battery discharge current is over 0.5 A, when there is no load.
23h	Main battery charge current is over 4.3 A, when the AC adapter is not
	directly connected.
24h	Current sensing IC is not normal, when there is no load.
25h	Main battery charge current is over 0.3 A.

‰ 2nd Battery

Error code	Meaning
30h	Over voltage has been detected.
31h	2nd battery charge current is over 15.4 A.
32h	2nd battery discharge current is over 0.5 A, when there is no load.
33h	2nd battery charge current is over 4.3 A, when the AC adapter is not
	directly connected.
34h	Current sensing IC is not normal, when there is no load.
35h	2nd battery charge current is over 0.3 A.

‰ S3V output

Error code	Meaning
40h	S3V voltage is 3.14 V or under, when the computer is powered on/off.
45h	S3V voltage is 3.14 V or under, when the computer is booting up.

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