Battery Pack Does Not Charge; Battery Pack Is Warm After Charging - HP Compaq Troubleshooting Manual

Battery pack does not charge

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The battery pack may be fully charged. Refer to your model-specific
documentation for information about determining battery pack status.
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If the battery pack is extremely warm or cool, allow the battery pack
to reach room temperature.
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Make sure that the notebook is connected to AC power, that all
connections are secure, and that the power source is providing
adequate power levels.
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If you are using an AC adapter:
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Make sure the AC adapter is the AC adapter included with
the notebook or a replacement adapter provided by Compaq.
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If the adapter is plugged into a power strip, unplug it from the
power strip and plug it directly into an electrical outlet.
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Make sure the battery is correctly inserted, and, if required on your
notebook model, locked into place.
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Replace the battery pack. It may be defective or have reached the end
of its useful life. Battery life varies, because it is affected by power
levels and maintenance and storage practices.
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For information about prolonging the life of your battery pack,
refer to the battery and power sections of your model-specific
documentation.
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For battery pack warranty information, refer to the warranty
documentation included with your notebook or optional
battery pack.

Battery pack is warm after charging

No action is required. Warming occurs naturally during charging.
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