Dell D531 User Manual page 13

this computer model.", and the indicator keeps blinking, what's wrong with it?
A: This means the battery is not compatible and you will need to contact your vendor for a replacement
battery.
Q: My laptop immediately shuts down when I put in the battery, however it works well when the battery is
taken out, why?
A: This means the battery is dead and it will need replacing.
Q: My battery always causes my laptop to shut down without any warning, it's happened several times and
now it can only be used for several minutes after being fully charged, why?
A: If this happens you will need to calibrate your battery. ('Calibrating Your Computer's Battery For The
Best Performance') If this doesn't solve the problem you'll need to contact your vendor.
Q: When I charged the battery for the first time, it still showed 30% after hours of charging, why? How can
I charge it to 100%?
A: If this happens you will need to calibrate your battery. ('Calibrating Your Computer's Battery For The
Best Performance') If this doesn't solve the problem you'll need to contact your vendor.
Q: Why did my laptop show that the battery is fully charged after just 10 minutes of charging?
A: If this happens you will need to calibrate your battery. ('Calibrating Your Computer's Battery For The
Best Performance') If this doesn't solve the problem you'll need to contact your vendor.
Q: My battery lasted 3 hours after the first charge but it couldn't take charge the second time, is it faulty?
A: If this happens you will need to calibrate your battery. ('Calibrating Your Computer's Battery For The
Best Performance') If this doesn't solve the problem you'll need to contact your vendor.
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