If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts:
•
“Checking the ac power adapter” on page 27
•
“Checking the built-in battery and operational charging” on page 27
•
“Checking the coin-cell battery” on page 28
Checking the ac power adapter
You are here because the computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used.
• If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used, replace the
docking station or the port replicator.
• If the system status indficator does not blink three times when an ac power source is connected, check
the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct continuity and installation.
• If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking the built-in battery and operational
charging” on page 27.
To check the ac power adapter, do the following:
1. Unplug the ac power adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac power adapter cable. See the following illustration:
Pin
Voltage (V dc)
1
+20
2
0
3
Ground
(20V)
1
3
2
Note:
Output voltage of pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing.
3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board.
Note:
Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking the built-in battery and operational charging
This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by
Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed
for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the
system will not charge.
Attention:
Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and
provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
The battery status icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of the remaining battery
power.
Move your pointer to the battery-status icon in the Windows notification area to check the battery status.
The battery-status icon displays the percentage of battery power remaining and how long you can use
your computer before you must charge the battery.
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, do the following:
1. Discharge the battery until the remained battery power is less than 50%.
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