How do I Check LED Lights on the Battery of a Dell 8100?

The LED lights on a Dell 8100 battery can tell the user how much battery power is remaining.

An Inspiron 8100 is a laptop manufactured by Dell. The computer can be powered by an AC power adapter or a Dell lithium ion battery. Dell batteries contain a feature that allows you to check the battery power status directly from the battery. The battery contains a series of LED lights that light up depending on the amount of power remaining in the battery. If the lights flash or blink, the battery is malfunctioning or is defective and should be replaced

Instructions

1. Power off the Dell Inspiron 8100 laptop. Remove the AC power adapter cord.

2. Slide the battery release latch on the bottom of the laptop and hold in place. At the same time, gently slide, then lift the battery upward for removal.

3. Press the button on the laptop, located next to five small LED lights. When the button is pressed, the lights will become lit based on the amount of power remaining in the battery. Each light represents an additional 20 percent charge. No lit lights indicate a dead battery, whereas five lit lights indicate a full or 100 percent charged battery.

4. Slide the battery back into the battery housing unit when testing is complete.

References

• Dell: Dell Laptop Battery FAQ