Troubleshooting
Problem | Procedure | |
Battery doesn’t charge | If the battery is completely discharged, it will not | |
when the AC adaptor | begin charging immediately. Wait a few minutes. | |
is attached (Battery or | If the battery still does not charge, make sure the | |
Ultra Slim Bay | outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power. | |
indicator does not | ||
Test it by plugging in an appliance. | ||
glow orange.) | ||
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| Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the | |
| touch. If the battery is too hot or too cold, it will | |
| not charge properly. Let it reach room | |
| temperature. | |
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| Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to | |
| make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary | |
| wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol. | |
| Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery. | |
| Make sure it is securely seated. | |
| Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow, | |
| let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 | |
| minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after 20 | |
| minutes, let the battery continue to charge at | |
| least another 20 minutes before turning on the | |
| computer. | |
| If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may | |
| be at the end of its operating life. Replace it. | |
| If you do not think the battery is at the end of its | |
| operating life, see your dealer. | |
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Battery doesn’t power | If you frequently recharge a partially charged | |
the computer as long | battery, the battery might not charge to its full | |
as expected | potential. Fully discharge the battery, then try to | |
| charge it again. | |
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| Check the power consumption settings in | |
| TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. Consider using a | |
| power saving mode. | |
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