Troubleshooting
Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup, the computer tries to load first from drive A then from drive C, or first from drive C then from drive A.
If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:
■The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages.
■Random characters appear on the screen, and the system does not function normally.
■The screen displays an error message.
Turn off the computer and check all cable connections. If the test fails again, contact your dealer.
Power
When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor, the battery pack is the primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other power resources, including intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery. These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems. This section provides check lists for the AC adaptor and the main battery. If you cannot resolve a problem after following them, the cause could lie with another power resource. In such case, contact your dealer.
Overheating power down
If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automatically shut down.
AC power
If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected. Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and
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 |
| outlet. |
| Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If |
| the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it. If the |
| terminals are soiled, wipe them with cotton or a |
| clean cloth. |
| If the AC adaptor still does not power the |
| computer, contact your dealer. |
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