Checking The Ac Power Adapter; Checking The External Battery Pack And The Operational Charging - Lenovo thinkpad l450 Maintenance Manual

Checking the ac power adapter

You are here because the computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used.
• If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used, replace the
docking station or the port replicator.
• If the system-status indicator does not blink three times when an ac power source is connected, check
the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct continuity and installation.
• If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking the external battery pack and the
operational charging" on page 27.
To check the ac power adapter, do the following:
1. Unplug the ac power adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac power adapter cable. See the following illustration:
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2
1
Note: Output voltage of pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing.
3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board.
Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

Checking the external battery pack and the operational charging

Checking the external battery pack
This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by
Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed
for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the
system will not charge.
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and
provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
Move your pointer to the battery-status icon in the Windows notification area to check the battery status.
The battery-status icon displays the percentage of battery power remaining and how long you can use
your computer before you must charge the battery.
Note: If the external battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able to charge. Remove it from the computer
and leave it at room temperature for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it.
To check the external battery pack, do the following:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the external battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7
(-). See the following figure:
(20V)
Pin Voltage (V dc)
1 +20
2 0
3 Ground
.
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