Checking the ac adapter, Checking operational charging, Checking the battery pack – Lenovo IdeaPad S110 User Manual

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Lenovo IdeaPad S110 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Checking the AC adapter

You are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used.
• If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the AC

adapter for correct continuity and installation.

• If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking opera-

tional charging”.

To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below:
1. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter cable. See the

following figure:

Note: Output voltage for the AC adapter pin No. 2 may differ from the one you
are servicing.
3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following:
• Replace the system board.
• If the problem continues, go to “Lenovo IdeaPad S110” on page 24.
Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.

Checking operational charging

To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a
discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total
power remaining when installed in the computer.

Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light
on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the
battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light on, replace the system board. Then
reinstall the battery pack. If it is still not charged, go to the next section.

Checking the battery pack

Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95%
of the total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to
100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or
from having a shortened life.

To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray
of the Windows

taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click it), and the

Voltage (V DC)

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