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Conference akocoa::decpc_portables

Title:DECpc _Portables
Moderator:PCBUOA::GLANTZ
Created:Wed May 08 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2423
Total number of notes:11059

2304.0. "HiNote Ultra CT475 Power problem?" by TALER::GAISFORD (Phil Gaisford, RTR Eng., DTN 381 0790) Tue Feb 18 1997 12:55

    Got a problem on a Hinote Ultra CT475. When not connected to AC power
    the system acts as if the battery is dischaged, i.e. dead. When
    connected to AC power, the battery status indicator cycles between
    indicating fully charged, fully discharged, and absent, at about 2
    second intervals. The amber charging indicator shows whilst the battery
    status indicates discharged.
    
    What's wrong with it?
    
    
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2304.1Guess: Failed BatteryXDELTA::HOFFMANSteve, OpenVMS EngineeringTue Feb 18 1997 13:593
   I'd start by swapping the battery for a known-good battery, and seeing
   what changes this made to the indicators...
2304.2a/c off then switch offCHEFS::SURPLICEKTue Feb 18 1997 16:169
    When you want to switch it off, be sure to remove the a/c power, let it
    settle down under battery power, then press the off button.
    
    If switch off when power is applied, then later remove the a/c, the
    machine stays on (bios 1.41).
    
    I am sure this is related to your problem.
    
    -Ken