Solving Power Problems - Compaq 1600XL Maintenance & Service Manual

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258

Solving Power Problems

Also see Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Problem
Notebook will not turn
on and the battery
pack is not inserted.
Notebook turned off
while it was left
unattended and the
power icon is off.
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Presario 1600XL Series
Solving Power Problems
Probable Cause
Notebook is not connected to
a power source.
Power cords to the external
power source are unplugged.
Power adapter is defective.
System board is defective.
System initiated Hibernation
due to a critical low-battery
condition.
System initiated Hibernation
after a preset timeout.
P
RESARIO
in this section.
Solution(s)
Insert battery or connect an
external power source.
Ensure that power cords
connecting the Notebook and the
external power source are
plugged in properly.
Replace AC Adapter and restart.
Replace the system board.
Replace the battery pack with a
fully charged battery pack or
connect the Notebook to an
external power source. Then turn
on the Notebook.
Turn on the Notebook.
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