Specifications

P
RESARIO
N
OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE AND
S
ERVICE
G
UIDE
1400 S
ERIES
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
21
Presario 1400 Series
Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
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Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems (Continued)
Problem Probable Cause Solution
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 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.