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    AC Adapter Not Supported Fix

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ps2freak919, Oct 3, 2010.

  1. ps2freak919

    ps2freak919 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My M17xR2 would not charge it would just say Plugged in, but not charging
    Im not sure if this is already posted sorry it is but just letting people know how to fix it
    1. Disconnect your ac adapter from the laptop
    2. Remove the battery
    3. Hold the power button for 15-20 seconds
    What this does is a power discharge, it fixed my problem hopefully it fixes everybody elses :)
     
    ps2freak919, Oct 3, 2010
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  2. Freddiz

    Freddiz Notebook Enthusiast

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    It fix my charging, but it has to be done every time the computer have been used without the AC adapter. Is this a BIOS issue?
     
    Freddiz, Oct 4, 2010
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    calingasan Notebook Geek

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    I dont think its a bios issue as it happens to other laptops, not just alienware. Then again, im not sure but here's an alternative fix that i do when it happens to my machine.

    1. Turn off the laptop
    2. Remove battery
    3. Turn back on without the battery using the power adaptor
    4. Go to Device Manager > Battery
    5. Uninstall Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery
    6. Turn off laptop
    7. Put battery back
    8. Turn back on.

    Cheers!
     
    calingasan, Oct 5, 2010
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  4. SpinalGT

    SpinalGT Notebook Consultant

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    When that happens to me, I just remove the battery and then put it back while the laptop is still on and plugged into the AC Power Adapter, it then starts charging the battery again.
     
    SpinalGT, Oct 5, 2010
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