Hi, I have a Dell XPS 1530 laptop and I just bought a new Fuji Labs FJGS-DL1530-48 Notebook Battery for Dell XPS M1530 from Newegg, that was sold as compatible with my laptop. The battery meter said about 50% after charging for a few hours, so I called Fuji Labs and a tech told me that the charger from the Dell laptop was still reading the old battery, and suggested to completely discharge the battery and fully recharge it, hoping to reset the charger program problem. I have done that and it didn't help. Now the battery meter says zero, and it's still not charging. The laptop work when plugged in an electric outlet, but the battery doesn't charge. What can I do short of returning the battery to Newegg? Thank you!
This is one of the main reasons I implore people to purchase OEM batteries. There is more to a laptop battery than a few power cells and a recharge circuit. I have had many issues with non-OEM (especially generic) replacement batteries in the past... enough that I will only purchase OEM replacement batteries (unless OEM batteries are no longer available).
Dells seem to be especially finicky to any non OEM equipment.
First thing to try is charging the battery with the laptop powered down.
Does the charge LED light when it is plugged in?
Does the charge LED flash or show a steady, solid color?
What color is the charge LED when the computer is plugged in?
Thank you for answering. What is the stuff I read about about the adapter working only with certain PA numbers (I don't know what PA stands for)? The information about PA seem to be missing both on the my adapter and the battery. Answer to your questions:
1)When the laptop is turned off and plugged-in the LED light of the adapter is green and steady, non flashing.
2)There are two blue LED light on the front part of the laptop. The one first is circular and on steadily, the second, shaped like a battery, is on but flashing. Is there anything I can do?
I think you are right and I should just return the battery and purchase the one from Dell. I doesn't seem right that the Dell computer accepts only Dell batteries, or that other batteries are sold as compatible when they are not, but that is how it is.
I believe that it mostly has to do with quality control. Generic replacement batteries have long been sub-standard replacements with the occasional exception. The OEMs are taking steps to guarantee quality and pull some revenue back in from the aftermarket.
I am not that well versed in the art of the laptop battery, but as far as I know...
The battery contains a smart charging circuit that talks to the motherboard. If the battery is not "recognized" or recognized as non-Dell in origin, the computer can refuse to send voltage to it to charge. The same holds true for modern laptop power supplies. (the thin center pin is a signal wire that allows the computer to exchange information with the charger).
I would assume that the battery with the "PA" designation is the battery that has the compatible circuitry.
Yes, It makes sense. I think that it is Dell's charger not recognizing the Fuji Labs battery. I thought Fuji Lab was a known company, and the battery, although cheaper then Dell's. wasn't really "cheap". Thanks for the info, I will return it and buy Dell's.
I'm back. I returned the Fuji Lab battery and got a Dell 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion battery:same problem. After a few hours in the plugged-in laptop the battery status was 35% and Plugged-in/NotCharging. I completely discharged the battery overnight and then recharged it, now is 5% and Plugged-in/Not Charging. The adapter light is green. I tried the computer with the adapter only, no battery, and it was working fine. So I called Dell and they told me it's the mother board, and that changing it it would cost me $500 take or leave. I guess I have a non mobile laptop that work only if plugged in until I can get a new one. Any suggestions?
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