[ltp] X31: flashing battery light, no battery readings

[Michael Kamper]

Hi!

I have a problem with my X31 battery. It is 3 years old now and used to
hold about 40 Wh with a cycle count of about 100. 
Some days ago I unplugged it and plugged it again and from that time
the battery light began flashing orange. 
When I unplug the power supply the computer will not turn off, the
battery is still holding some charge. But recharging will never be
initiated.

These are the acpi readings in linux.

cat /proc/acpi/battery/BAT0/info 
present:                 yes
design capacity:         unknown
last full capacity:      unknown
battery technology:      rechargeable
design voltage:          10800 mV
design capacity warning: 0 mWh
design capacity low:     0 mWh
capacity granularity 1:  1 mWh
capacity granularity 2:  1 mWh
model number:            
serial number:           
battery type:            
OEM info:                

cat /proc/acpi/battery/BAT0/state 
present:                 yes
capacity state:          critical
charging state:          charged
present rate:            0 mW
remaining capacity:      0 mWh
present voltage:         0 mV

In windows the ibm-Software just says "ERROR".
Anyone has an idea what happened?

Regards
Michael