If an Dell AC adapter is not connected to your computer, the computer’s power source

is a battery. If the battery indicator flashes amber or is a steady amber, the

battery needs to be charged. If the dell xps m1530 battery is flashing green and amber, the

battery may be defective. To troubleshoot this problem, use the following

procedure.

1. Turn off the computer and peripherals, and disconnect them from AC power.

2. Reseat each installed laptop battery by removing it and then replacing it.

3. Turn on the computer. Does the green power indicator light up?

Allow one minute for the computer to initialize its components before checking

for signs of power.

Yes. Continue to step 4.

No. Use the AC adapter to connect your computer to AC power. If the computer

operates normally when using dell pa-10 charger, go to step 7. If the computer does not

boot when using the AC adapter, see the previous subsection, “Total Power

Failure When Using the AC Adapter.”

4. Does the battery indicator flash amber or show a a steady amber light?

Yes. The battery needs to be charged. Go step 5.

No. Go to step 7.

5. Connect the computer to AC power, and fully charge the xps m1530 battery.

For instructions, see the topic titled “Charging the Battery” in the online

System User’s Guide.

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 dell laptop 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 dell inspiron 1520 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

Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” for

instructions.)
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