HP Pavilion DV6500T 15.4" NOTEBOOK LAPTOP PC  "meter readings" Questions

...and using the power adapter only. If this fails to work check your power adapter with a multi-meter (or volt meter). The reading on the meter should equal the output printed on the adapters ...

...apart and see the capacitors in reference but how can i tell if they are bad or not? I have a volt meter to test resistance but i feel im getting a false read. Any help you can provide is greatly ...

...meter readings. Connect the AC adapter and allow the battery to charge to 99% - 100% of capacity. Disconnect the AC adapter from the notebook PC. Click Start , enter power in the Search field, and ...

...who knows what they're doing, or you might end up with a useless pile of parts. You need a voltage meter that can read DC voltage. Insert the red lead into the tip of the plug and touch the black ...

...so i dont think it's the insulation near the plug. But who knows... any ideas? If you have a multi-meter, check the power output on the adapter. If it's putting out the correct voltage (about 18 ...

...the battery Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. Charge the battery until the Windows battery meter is at 100%. Step 3 - Fully discharge the battery Remove the AC adapter. Keep the notebook on ...

...be a green LED lit on it. If this is the case and it still isn't working, you need to take a volt meter and read if there is output at the connector that plugs into the computer. Either way it

...10 discharge cycles it is best to run the battery completely dead as this will reset the battery meter in the computer so that it can read the available charge more accurately. Usually, when you ...

...out the AC adapter (Charger) and see if it is putting out 18.5 Volts DC If you do not have a multimeter, an economical one can be purchased for around $8 to $12. Carried in a multitude of stores.

...up at all. Check power adapter?s DC plug that connects into the laptop power socket with a multi-meter, the voltage should be slightly higher than the voltage that is printed on the label on the ...