Testing An Ac Adapter - HP ELITE X3 User Manual

Connect the device to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
When charging the battery
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When installing or modifying system software
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When performing a backup or recovery
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When you connect the device to external AC power, the following events occur:
The battery begins to charge.
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The device turns on.
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The power meter icon in the status area changes appearance.
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When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
The device switches to battery power.
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The power meter icon in the status area changes appearance.
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Testing an AC adapter

Test the AC adapter if the device does not turn on when it is connected to AC power.
To test the AC adapter:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the device, and then plug it into an AC outlet.
2. Monitor the device for one of the following statuses:
If the power status light turns on, the AC adapter is working properly.
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If the device turns on, the AC adapter is working properly.
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If the power light remains off and the device remains off, the AC adapter is not functioning and
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should be replaced.
Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter.
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