Battery Charging Control - Toshiba TECRA M3 Maintenance Manual

1.13 Batteries
1.13.2

Battery Charging Control

Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor. The microprocessor controls
whether the charge is on or off and detects a full charge when the AC adaptor and battery are
attached to the computer. The system charges the battery.
Battery Charge
When the AC adaptor is attached, there are two types of charge: When the system is powered off
and when the system is powered on. Table 1-12 lists the charging time required for charges.
Battery type
High capacity battery (8,800 mAh)
Battery (4,700 mAh)
nd
2 battery (3,600 mAh)
NOTE: The time required when the system is powered on is affected by the amount of
power the system is consuming. Use of the fluorescent lamp and frequent disk
access diverts power and lengthens the charge time.
If any of the following occurs, the battery charge process stops.
1. The battery becomes fully charged.
2. The AC adaptor or battery is removed.
3. The battery or output voltage is abnormal.
? Detection of full charge
A full charge is detected only when the battery is charging at charge. A full charge is detected under
any of the following conditions:
1. The current in the battery charging circuit drops under the predetermined limit.
2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit.
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Table 1-12 Time required for charges
Power on (hours)
About 9.0 to 21.5
About 5.5 to 13.0
About 4.0 to 9.5
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Power off (hours)
About 4.5
About 3.0
About 3.0
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