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    Power adaptor keeps charging when disabled? - anyone else??

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by steviejones133, Aug 19, 2010.

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    Only me again....with yet another power adaptor question.

    Ive had several problems, like alot of people, with "power adaptor not recognised" messages/errors and ive just noticed something else...might not be a big issue but hacks me off nonetheless....

    Example:

    I disable my battery from being charged whilst its at say 90% via Fn and F2.....i can leave the laptop plugged in and theoretically, it shouldnt charge but when i return (just now)...the tray icon indicates fully charged!!!

    Anyone else get this? - i mean , its no biggie....just rather disconcerting as when i select "disable battery" it obviously doesnt!!!
     
    steviejones133, Aug 19, 2010
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