PORTÉGÉ R700 / Satellite R630
Problem | Procedure | |
Battery doesn’t | The battery may be discharged - connect the AC | |
power the computer | adaptor to recharge the battery. | |
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Battery doesn’t | If the battery is completely discharged, it will not | |
charge when the AC | begin charging immediately, in these instances you | |
adaptor is attached | should wait a few minutes before trying again. If | |
( Battery indicator | the battery still does not charge, you should check | |
that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected | ||
does not glow | ||
to is supplying power - this can be tested by | ||
orange). | ||
plugging another appliance into it. | ||
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| Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the | |
| touch - if so, it will not charge properly and should | |
| be allowed to reach room temperature before you | |
| try again. | |
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| Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to | |
| make sure its connecting terminals are clean - if | |
| necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly | |
| dipped in alcohol. | |
| Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery, | |
| taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in | |
| the computer. | |
| Check the Battery indicator - if it does not glow, | |
| allow the computer to charge the battery for at | |
| least twenty minutes. If the Battery indicator starts | |
| to glow after this period, allow the battery to | |
| continue to charge for at least another twenty | |
| minutes before turning on the computer. However, | |
| if the indicator still does not glow, the battery may | |
| be at the end of its operating life and should be | |
| replaced. However, if you do not believe the | |
| battery is at the end of its operating life, you should | |
| speak to your reseller, dealer or service provider. | |
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Battery doesn’t | If you frequently recharge a partially charged | |
power the computer | battery, the battery might not charge to its full | |
as long as expected | potential - in these instances you should fully | |
| discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it | |
| again. | |
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| Check the Power saver option under Select a | |
| power plan in the Power Options. | |
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