Solving Power Problems - Compaq Armada 4200 Reference Manual

Solving Power Problems

Some common causes and solutions for power problems are listed
in the following table. The "Solving Battery Problems"
section in this chapter also may be helpful.
Problem
Computer won't
turn on when
battery packs are
not inserted.
Computer won't
turn on when
plugged in and
battery packs are
inserted.
Computer beeped
and battery charge
indicator is blinking.
Computer turned off
while it was left
unattended and
power indicator is
off.
15-14 Troubleshooting
Power Problems and Solutions
Possible Cause
Computer is not con-
nected to a power
source.
Cables to the
external power
source are un-
plugged.
Battery pack(s) may
be defective.
Computer has
entered a low-battery
condition.
System initiated
Hibernation due to a
low-battery condition.
Solution
Insert battery pack(s) or
connect to AC Adapter,
Automobile Adapter, or
convenience base.
Ensure that cables con-
necting computer and
external power source
are plugged in properly.
Remove battery pack(s),
insert another battery
pack, and turn on
computer again.
Immediately save any
open files. Then do one
of the following:
Connect the computer
to an external power
source to charge the
battery pack(s).
Initiate Hibernation to
completely halt the drain
on the battery until you
can charge the battery
pack(s) or find another
power source.
Replace the battery
pack(s) with fully
charged batteries or
connect the computer to
an external power
source. Then turn on the
computer.