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TheAndroid · 02-21-2008, 01:05 PM

All,
I have a Dell 5150 which correctly detects when I plug in the charger, says it's charging but does not charge the battery (ever, on, off, doesn't matter). I've replaced the battery, but that doesn't help. The indicator lights are on just as they were before. Windows and the BIOS both say the unit is charging, but you can watch the battery meter slowly go down.
I forgot my power supply earlier this week and have been trying others. I suppose one of those burned something up. I've seen a few posts that say this is unrepairable, but not why. Seems like it should be easy enough to fix. I'm not afraid of solder or diving into the case. I'd just like an idea of what I'm up against.

Thanks.

02-21-2008, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheAndroid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Dell 5150 Not charging. All, I have a Dell 5150 which correctly detects when I plug in the charger, says it's charging but does not charge the battery (ever, on, off, doesn't matter). I've replaced the battery, but that doesn't help. The indicator lights are on just as they were before. Windows and the BIOS both say the unit is charging, but you can watch the battery meter slowly go down. I forgot my power supply earlier this week and have been trying others. I suppose one of those burned something up. I've seen a few posts that say this is unrepairable, but not why. Seems like it should be easy enough to fix. I'm not afraid of solder or diving into the case. I'd just like an idea of what I'm up against. Thanks.