2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
The power supply controls many functions and components. To determine if the power
supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures
as instructed. The procedures described in this section are:
Procedure 1: Icon Check
Procedure 2: Error Code Check
Procedure 3: Connection Check
Procedure 4: Charge Check
Procedure 5: Replacement Check
Procedure 1
Icon Check
The following Icons indicate the power supply status:
q
Battery icon
q
DC IN icon
The power supply controller displays the power supply status through the Battery icon and
the DC IN icon as listed in the tables below. To check the power supply status, install a
battery pack and connect an AC adapter.
Table 2-1 Battery icon
Battery icon
Power supply status
Lights orange
Quick charge
Lights green
Battery is fully charged and AC adapter is connected.
Blinks orange
(even intervals)
The battery level becomes low while operating the computer on battery
power.*1
Flashes orange
The power switch is pressed on when the battery level is low.*2
Doesn’t light
Any condition other than those above
*1 Low Battery Hibernation will be executed soon.
*2 Low Battery Hibernation has already been executed.
Summary of Contents for Satellite A40
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Page 213: ...Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures ...
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Page 398: ...Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module A 6 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
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Page 440: ...Appendices Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F 2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
Page 442: ...Appendices Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures G 2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
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