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ERROR CODES
Fatal Error Codes
Error codes E1 or E2 indicate a battery has serious problems. Prob-
lems could include:
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Cells have been damaged by severe or prolonged over discharge.
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One or more cells are shorted
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Internal Battery protective devices have been activated
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Intelligent Battery circuit failures have occurred.
It is likely that the PowerBook will not be able to communicate with a
battery with an 'E1' code. The battery is essentially dead. The E2 code
indicates communication is OK but one or more cells are shorted, and
the battery will not operate the PowerBook.
Non Fatal Error Codes
Error codes E3, E4 and E5 occur during the charging process. They
indicate a serious charging condition that required the unit to stop
charging. The error is sensed by the battery's circuitry and is reported
by the charger.
E3 - Charge time too long - Batteries should charge within a fixed
amount of time. This error code is displayed if the maximum charge
time is exceeded.
E4 - Maximum Voltage - During normal charging, battery voltage
should not exceed a maximum level. This error code is displayed when
the voltage is exceeded.
E5 - Battery Over Temp - During normal charging, temperature should
not exceed a certain level. If the temperature is exceeded, this error
code is displayed. Allow the battery to cool for at least ten minutes
outside the PowerCenter before attempting to recharge it.
Additional Actions Suggested
A.
Test the battery using Lind Battery Utilities 500 software.
B.
Re-install into PowerCenter for retest and recharging.
C.
If the error persists, call 1 (800) S O S - A P P L.
