Can't turn computer on after auto-turnoff due to low battery

[jtminqc]

I have an Acer Travelmate 2440. Recently installed Kubuntu 9.04. It seems that whenever the computer turns off because the battery is low, it is impossible to turn back on. Twice, after a couple of days, it magically turns on again. What happens is that the screen stays blank, as if it was disconnected.

I assume it goes into hybernation when the battery gets too low, and is there a procedure to get back up from hybernation that I do not know? <<

Thanks

[lmilano]

Re: Can't turn computer on after auto-turnoff due to low battery

Hi!

I would remove the battery and the power cord, wait 15 seconds or so and re-connect, it should be fine, no?

Then you can disable hibernation in the System Settings panel (power profiles).

[jtminqc]

Re: Can't turn computer on after auto-turnoff due to low battery

Thanks, I will try it, and get back, if needed.

[jtminqc]

Re: Can't turn computer on after auto-turnoff due to low battery

Thanks Imilano! It worked. I was ready to throw the laptop into the garbage can!!!

[lmilano]

Re: Can't turn computer on after auto-turnoff due to low battery

Great, please edit the original post and add [SOLVED] to the title. Hope you like it here and stick around to help others