1.6 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview
Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1-21
1.6 Batteries
The computer has two types of battery:
 Main battery pack (18650 size)
 RTC battery
The removable main battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor is
not attached.
The battery specifications are listed in the table below.
Battery name Material Output voltage Capacity
Main battery Lithium-Ion 14.8 V 6450mAH/
4300mAH
RTC battery Lithium 3 V 14 mAH/15 mA H
1.6.1 Main Battery
Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor that is mounted on the system
board. The power supply microprocessor controls whether the charge is on or off and detects a
full charge when the AC adaptor and battery are attached to the computer. The system charges
the battery using quick charge or trickle charge.
 Quick Battery Charge
When the AC adaptor is attached, there are two types of quick charge: quick charge when
the system is powered off and normal charge when the system is powered on.
The times required for charges are listed in the table below.
Status Charging time
Normal charge (power on) 12 hours or longer
Quick charge (power off) About 4 hours