Troubleshooting - Dell Latitude D631 Guide De Référence Rapide

To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks.
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges
during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it (see
"Charging the Battery" on page 14).

Troubleshooting

Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
The computer does not start up
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N S U R E T H A T T H E A D A P T E R I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
The computer stops responding
NOTICE:
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
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moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.
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battery-bay latch release
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
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battery
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Quick Reference Guide
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