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Battery Problems
The battery does not charge (Battery Charge indicator does not glow amber).
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
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Make sure the battery is within the recommended charging temperature range
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(0-40
C). Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperature.
Make sure the battery pack is correctly installed.
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Make sure the battery terminals are clean, clear of debris, foreign objects, and
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corrosion.
CAUTION:
Do not touch or attempt to clean the terminals. If the battery terminals are dirty, damaged or
corroded the battery may not function or the computer may not operate properly. Properly
dispose of the dirty, damaged or corroded battery and obtain a new one.
The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter.
If you often partially recharge and discharge, the battery might not be charged to its
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full potential. Initialize the battery to solve the problem. (See "Initializing the Battery
Pack" in Chapter 3 for instructions.)
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