Dell Latitude CP, Service Manual

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The visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the exterior of the
computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary cor-
rections. For information about the proper removal and installation of computer
components, as instructed in the following procedures, see Chapter 4,
“Removing and Replacing Parts.”
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Look at the indicators to determine which of the following conditions apply.
Then turn off the computer, and take the actions listed for that condition:
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Power indicator is blinking.
An error occurred during system POST.
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Power indicator is off.
The system is either off or in suspend (or standby, for the Microsoft
Windows 98 operating system) or suspend-to-disk mode.
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Power indicator is on.
The system is in the power-on state.
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Battery indicator is amber (steadily on or blinking slowly).
A low-battery warning occurred. Shut down the operating system; then
replace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to charge the
battery.
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Battery indicator is alternating between green and amber.
A temporary battery failure has occurred. Press the power button for
4 seconds to turn off the computer, and let the battery and computer
cool to room temperature.
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Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly when the power switch
is pressed or the AC adapter is connected to the computer.
A fatal battery condition exists. Press the power button for 4 seconds
to turn off the computer, and then remove the battery or batteries from
the system.
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All indicators remain off.
The computer is already turned off or in suspend-to-disk mode.