Problem

Procedure

Battery doesn’t

The battery may be discharged - connect the AC

power the computer

adaptor to recharge the battery.

 

 

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 or

the battery still does not charge, you should check

DC IN/Battery

that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected

indicator does not

to is supplying power - this can be tested by

glow amber).

plugging another appliance into it.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

(For Satellite L770/L775/L770D/L775D/Satellite

 

Pro L770/L775/L770D/L775D Models) 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 TOSHIBA

 

Support.

 

(For Satellite C670/C675/C670D/C675D/Satellite

 

Pro C670/C675/C670D Models) Check the DC IN/

 

Battery indicator - if it glows amber, charge the

 

battery until the DC IN/Battery indicator glows

 

green. If it glows green, disconnect the AC adaptor

 

and operate the computer. If the computer shuts

 

down, 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 contact a TOSHIBA

 

Support.

 

 

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