Dell latatude D630 is docked/battery flashing 4 red 1 green

My dell latatude D630 is docked but the battery light is flashing 4 red and 1 green. Why?

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4 orange and 1 green can mean a battery malfunction, or it could be an indication that the battery is about to reach the end of its life cycle. When a battery is built, it has a planned expectancy. a date code is stamped in the electronics of the battery pack. as that date code is reached, the indicator lights on the computer let you know the battery (even if its working fine) is considered obsolete and needs to be replaced soon.

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Get a new dell inspiron 1525 battery

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