Hardware and system checklist

Overheating power down

If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automatically enter Hibernation or Resume mode and shut down.

Problem

Procedure

Computer shuts down

Leave the computer off until the DC IN 15V

and DC IN 15V

indicator stops blinking.

indicator blinks

 

orange

NOTE: It is recommended to leave the computer

 

off until the its interior reaches room temperature

 

even though the DC IN 15V indicator stops

 

blinking.

 

If the computer has reached room temperature

 

and still does not start, or if it starts but shuts

 

down quickly, contact your dealer.

 

 

Computer shuts down

Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal

and its DC IN 15V

system. Please contact your dealer.

indicator is flashing

 

green

 

AC power

If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN 15V indicator. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information.

Problem

Procedure

AC adaptor doesn’t

Check the connections. Make sure the cord is

power the computer

firmly connected to the computer and a power

(DC IN 15V indicator

outlet.

does not glow green)

 

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