Troubleshooting Procedures

2.3Power Supply Troubleshooting

The power supply controller controls many functions and components. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are:

Procedure 1: Power Status Check

Procedure 2: Error Code Check

Procedure 3: Connection Check

Procedure 4: Charging Check

Procedure 5: Replacement Check

2.3.1 Procedure 1 Power Status Check

The following icons indicate the power supply status:

Battery icon

DC IN icon

The power supply controller displays the power supply status with the Battery icon and the DC IN icon as listed in the tables below.

 

Table 2-1 Battery icon

 

 

Battery icon

Power supply status

 

 

Lights orange

Battery is charged and the external DC is input. It has no

 

relation with ON/OFF of the system power.

Lights blue

Battery is fully charged and the external DC is input. It has

 

no relation with ON/OFF of the system power.

 

 

Blinks orange

The battery level is low while the system power is ON.

(even intervals)

 

 

 

Blinks orange once

The system is driven by only a battery and the battery level

(at being switched on)

is low.

Doesn’t light

Any condition other than those above.

 

 

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Toshiba Z830 manual Power Supply Troubleshooting, Procedure 1 Power Status Check, Battery icon

Z830 specifications

The Toshiba Z830, a part of the Satellite range, made its mark in the ultra-portable laptop category when it was launched. Designed for users searching for a blend of performance, portability, and style, the Z830 stood out for several reasons.

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