Checking The Battery And Operational Charging - Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual

Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

Checking the battery and operational charging

Checking the battery
This system 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.
The battery status indicator is located in the lower-right corner of the screen. To view the percentage of
battery power remaining, click the battery status icon.
Checking the operational charging
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, do the following:
1. Discharge the battery until the remained battery power is less than 50%.
2. Perform operational charging. Click the battery status icon in the lower-right corner of the screen to
display detailed battery information. If it indicates that the battery is not charging, replace the battery.
3. Check the battery status again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board.
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