Power Problems - Dell PP31L Quick Reference Manual

Power Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 57 as you complete these checks.
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
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computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in Sleep
state—press the power button to exit Sleep state. If the light is off, press the
power button to turn on the computer.
H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y
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1 Reinstall the battery.
2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3 Turn on the computer.
NOTE:
Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over
time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is
used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T
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or is a steady
amber
computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light flashes blue and
charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical
outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.
If the battery status light rapidly flashes
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58).
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E
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0°C (32°F), the computer will not start.
E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
T
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
H E C K T H E A D A P T E R
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AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to verify that the
computer turns on.
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Troubleshooting
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
When the power light is lit or blinking, the
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The battery charge may be depleted.
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, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
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Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
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If the battery status light flashes
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, the battery is too hot to
amber
, the battery may be defective.
amber
If the battery temperature is below
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amber
Bypass power
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