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    Charge indicator on the bottom not lighting up

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Juz_Follow_ATI, Jun 27, 2010.

  1. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    Hey all, as the title reads, is there a way to toggle it on or am I simply missing a wire connection? :(
     
    Juz_Follow_ATI, Jun 27, 2010
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    n.czar Notebook Consultant

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    You mean the 5 battery lights on the bottom of the laptop? I don't think they turn on when you are charging, you just push the button for it to tell you your remaining battery life.
     
    n.czar, Jun 27, 2010
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  3. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Correct - the LEDs on the bottom are actually part of the battery itself. When depressing the button this will provide a visual 'guage' of battery % remaining. They will only light when the button is depressed.
     
    BatBoy, Jun 27, 2010
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  4. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    Thanks all for your help!
     
    Juz_Follow_ATI, Jun 27, 2010
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  5. THE J3RK

    THE J3RK Newbie

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    Wow. I didn't notice or read anywhere that that was a button. Thanks.
     
    THE J3RK, Jul 15, 2010
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  6. mobilezila

    mobilezila Notebook Evangelist

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    And I read in another thread that "you got to press it like you mean it!" :p
     
    mobilezila, Jul 15, 2010
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