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AugustusCaesar · 09-01-2008, 07:59 AM

Not necessarily... here's a simple test before jumping into that scenario.
Unplug laptop from mains supply, take out the battery, push down the power button for between 5 to 10 seconds and release. This dissipates any residual charge left in the system. Replace battery and mains and power up to see if the battery is charging.
While not GUARANTEED to work you will be surprised how many lappies I have 'fixed' doing this.
This shoud always be one of your first tests. Hope it helps!

09-01-2008, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
AugustusCaesar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP SP3, Vista Ult 64 bit dual boot	Re: My laptop battery isn't charging Not necessarily... here's a simple test before jumping into that scenario. Unplug laptop from mains supply, take out the battery, push down the power button for between 5 to 10 seconds and release. This dissipates any residual charge left in the system. Replace battery and mains and power up to see if the battery is charging. While not GUARANTEED to work you will be surprised how many lappies I have 'fixed' doing this. This shoud always be one of your first tests. Hope it helps!