Specifications

32 T
ROUBLESHOOTING
P
RESARIO
N
OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE
AND
S
ERVICE
G
UIDE
1400 S
ERIES
Presario 1400 Series
Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Solving Power Problems
See also “Solving Battery Pack and Battery Gauge Problems” in this section.
Solving Power Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Notebook will not turn on
and battery pack is not
inserted.
Notebook is not connected to a
power source.
Insert battery or connect an
external power source.
Power cords to the external
power source are unplugged.
Ensure that power cords connecting
the Notebook and the external
power source are plugged in
properly.
Power adapter is defective. Replace AC adapter, and restart
Notebook.
Notebook turned off while
it was left unattended and
the Power icon is off.
System board is defective. Replace the system board.
System intiated Hibernation due
to a critical low-battery
condition.
Replace the battery pack with a fully
charged battery pack, or connect
the Notebook to an external power
source. Then turn on the Notebook.
System initiated Hibernation
after a preset timeout.
Turn on the Notebook.