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    M17x r3 (plugged in,not charging)???

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by saloo_f5, Jul 22, 2011.

  1. saloo_f5

    saloo_f5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how to fix it??? :S
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 22, 2011
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    try doing a power drain.

    unplug laptop, take out battery then hold power button for 20 sec. then put everything back
     
    inap, Jul 22, 2011
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    saloo_f5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah i already did it but still it isnt charging the battery .. it detects the battery but does not charge it :S
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 22, 2011
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    call dell, could be a faulty battery or psu.
     
    inap, Jul 22, 2011
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    It could be the outlet won't provide enough power. Are you using a home outlet and is the charger's connector lighting up blue?
     
    CleanSweep, Jul 22, 2011
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    I've had that intermittently with my M17x R2. Honestly, it almost always goes away once the battery hits a certain level.

    Try the power drain. Make sure you hit the FN+Battery key to make sure the battery charge is enabled.
     
    Narthecium, Jul 22, 2011
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    yup the charger connector is lighting up blue and yes it is home outlet.... the battery is not charged ..when i press Fn+f2 it says battery enabled but still nothing happens..
     
    saloo_f5, Jul 23, 2011
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    im having the exact same problem! and cant figure out what it iss... im gonna try that power drain stuff... see what happens
     
    Litoid, Oct 7, 2011
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    nvm, shut-off then disconnecting AC and removing battery, plus pressing power button for 20 secs.. and rebuild everything and works like a charm. good luck!
     
    Litoid, Oct 8, 2011
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