2 Troubleshooting

2.3 Power Supply

2.3 Power Supply

The power supply in the computer controls many functions and components. To check if the power supply is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.

Procedure 1 Power Icon Check

Procedure 2 Connection Check

Procedure 3 Replacement Check

Procedure 1 Power Icon Check

The following LED indicates the power supply status:

Battery LED/ DC IN LED 2.3 Power Supply

The power supply controller displays the power supply status through the Battery LED / DC IN LEDs as in the tables below.

Battery LED / DC IN LED

Power supply status

 

 

On in Green

AC Adaptor is plugged or Battery is fully charged

 

 

On in Amber

Battery is being charged from AC Adaptor

 

 

Blinking in Amber

Critical low battery while driving the computer

 

 

Off

Else

 

 

If the Battery LED / DC IN LED off, follow the steps below:

1.Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter to shut off power supply to the computer.

2.Attach the battery pack and AC adapter back again.

Check 1 Make sure the Battery LED / DC IN LED goes on. If it does not, go to Procedure 2.

Check 2 Make sure the computer is able to be powered without AC adaptor supply, if it does not, go to Procedure 3.

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Toshiba L630, L635 manual Power Supply, Procedure 1 Power Icon Check