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Question posted by vineetjpgc on November 30th, 2012

Why My Battery Is Showing Not Detected & What Is The Function Of Left Side Lock

1-My Notebook is showing BATTERY IS NOT DETECTED, Why? 2- What is the function of LOCK left side corner in Compaq 420?

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