Battery Disposal - Dell Precision M40 User Manual

Detecting Battery Problems
To avoid installing a defective battery in your computer, check the battery's charge by pressing the
not light if the battery is completely drained. A battery problem may prevent the battery from being charged to its full potential and can lead to
unpredictable operation.
Light After Installing a
Battery
Alternately green and amber
Amber for 4 seconds after:
connecting or disconnecting
l
AC adapter
or
pressing the power button
l
Rapidly amber
Battery Disposal
When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal agency or environmental agency for advice on disposing of it. To
purchase a new battery, call Dell
CAUTION: If your battery is damaged, or if it no longer holds a charge, dispose of it promptly and properly. Do not dispose of it
along with household waste. Call your local waste disposal agency or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the
battery.
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Problem
Battery too hot to charge
Defective battery
Defective battery
or go to the Dell website at http://www.dell.com.
battery test
Action
Turn off the computer, and let the battery and computer cool to room
temperature.
Replace the battery. Call Dell or go to the Dell website at
http://www.dell.com.
Replace the battery. Call Dell or go to the Dell website at
http://www.dell.com
button. The battery gauge light will