Compaq 1600XL - Manual (Page 71)

P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1600XL S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 23
Presario 1600XL Series
Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258
Battery has partially self-
discharged.
Recharge the battery. Discharge
the battery completely and then
recharge it.
Power management is
disabled.
Set a power management level in
Computer Setup.
An external device or PC Card
is draining the battery.
Turn off or disconnect external
devices when not in use.
Battery pack is warm
to the touch after
charging.
Normal warming has occurred
due to charging.
No action is required.
Battery pack operating
time is far less than
the documented
average operating
time.
Power management is turned
off or disabled.
Enable power management in
Computer Setup and in Windows
Power Properties.
An external device or PC Card
is draining the battery.
Turn off or disconnect external
devices when not in use.
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)