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    New Acer - Battery does not charge past 70%

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by zzyx7, Oct 5, 2008.

  1. zzyx7

    zzyx7 Newbie

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    Hello,

    I just bought an Acer Extensa 5420 last week. I've had the computer on the AC charger 95% of the time, but the battery will not charge past 70% charge. Does anyone else get this problem or am I missing something here? Thanks!
     
    zzyx7, Oct 5, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Try draining it down to the point where the computer shuts down, then recharging it.
     
    Bog, Oct 5, 2008
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    Already tried that. It's still at 70% max charge.
     
    zzyx7, Oct 6, 2008
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    You might want to return the computer, or just the battery if you can; if you discharge starting at 70%, do you get a normal battery lifetime?
     
    Bog, Oct 6, 2008
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