Solving Power Problems - Compaq Armada E500 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Problem
Computer will not
turn on.
Computer turned off
while it was left
unattended.
Table 2-17

Solving Power Problems

Possible Cause
Battery is discharged
and computer is not
connected to a
power source.
Battery is discharged
and cables to the
external power
source are
unplugged.
Computer initiated
because of a critical
low battery condition.
The computer
initiated Hibernation
after a user-defined
timeout expired.
Solution
Charge the battery


pack.
Replace the battery


pack.
Connect the


computer to an
external power
source.
Ensure that cables
connecting the computer
and the external power
source are plugged in
properly.
Charge the battery


pack.
Replace the battery


pack.
Connect the


computer to an
external power
source.
Turn on the computer.
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