Service manual

Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell Latitude CP
6. As the battery charges, does the green battery indicator light up?
Yes. Go to step 9.
No. Go to step 7.
7. Is the battery indicator flashing green and amber?
Yes. Your computer may be in a hot environment. charging the battery in this condition
may affect the life span of the battery. Continue to step 8.
No. The problem is resolved.
8. Disconnect the computer from AC power. Is the the battery indicator still flashing
amber?
Yes. You may have a defective battery. Continue to step 9.
No. The problem is resolved.
9. Remove the battery, and press its test button. Is the uppermost indicator in the charge
gauge of the battery flashing?
Yes. You have a defective battery. Continue to step 9.
No. The problem is resolved.
10. If a spare battery is available, fully charge it, and then install it in the computer.
11. Turn on the computer. Is the power indicator off?
Yes. Your original battery is defective. Call Dell for a replacement. (See
Getting Help, for
instructions.)
No. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Getting Help, for instructions.)
No Power to a Part of the Computer
If the power indicator shows that your computer is receiving power, put the display remains
blank, part of your computer is probably not receiving power. To troubleshoot this problem,
make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Getting Help and fill it out as you complete
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