Battery – Toshiba 6100 User Manual
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ROUBLESHOOTING
Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If
the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it. If the
terminals are soiled, wipe them with cotton or a
clean cloth.
If the AC adaptor still does not power the com-
puter, contact your dealer.
Battery
If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the
DC IN
indicator as well as the
Main battery
and
Slim Select Bay
indicators. For information on indicators and
battery operation see Chapter 6,
Problem
Procedure
Battery doesn’t
The battery may be discharged. Connect the AC
power the computer
adaptor to charge the battery.
Battery doesn’t
If the battery is completely discharged, it will not
charge when the AC
begin charging immediately. Wait a few minutes.
adaptor is attached
(Main battery or
Slim
If the battery still does not charge, make sure
Select Bay indicator
the outlet is supplying power. Test it by plugging
does not glow orange.) in an appliance.
Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the
touch. If the battery is too hot or too cold, it will
not charge properly. Let it reach room tempera-
ture.