Battery Problems - Lenovo ThinkPad T60 2007 Supplementary Manual

Solving computer problems
or
You get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD
playback, or game applications.
Solution

Battery problems

Problem:
The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the
standard charge time for your computer.
Solution:
Problem:
Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows
empty.
or
Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty.
Solution:
Problem:
The operating time for a fully charged battery is short.
Solution:
Problem:
The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
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ThinkPad T60 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
→ Do either of the following:
– If you are using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to 16-bit
mode.
– If you are using a desktop size of 1280×1024 or larger, reduce the
desktop size and the color depth.
→ The battery might be over-discharged. Do the following:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Make sure that the over-discharged battery is in the computer.
3. Connect the ac adapter to the computer and let it charge.
If the optional Quick Charger is available, use it to charge the
over-discharged battery.
If the battery cannot be fully charged in 24 hours, use a new battery.
→ Discharge and recharge the battery.
→ Discharge and recharge the battery. If your battery's operating time is
still short, use a new battery.