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    No power without Battery connected

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by nigyj, May 31, 2012.

  1. nigyj

    nigyj Newbie

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    Hi everyone! I have just joined! Can anyone help!
    I have an acer aspire 8930G. It will not work unless the battery is plugged in, If I take the battery out I have no power. Any Ideas Please. Thanks
     
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  2. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    does it charge the battery? and do you see LED indicator lighting which hows that it is plugged in?
     
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    nigyj Newbie

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    Hi James. The battery charges when it is in lap top, but when I take it out it is dead, no LED.
     
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    do you have another laptop at home? check if its power block is similar (xxA, xxWatt, xxVolt) to power block of this exact laptop.
     
    James D, May 31, 2012
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