Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 2600 Factory Service Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
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Power Problems

HINT: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode (see
Help").
Check the power light —
power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power
button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the
computer.
Charge the battery —
1. Reinstall the battery.
2. Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the computer.
Check the battery status light —
orange, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
If the battery status light is off, the battery is too hot to charge. Turn off 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 orange, the battery may be defective. for
technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your
computer).
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When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has
The battery charge may be depleted.
If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady
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