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    battery question M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Kicker6820, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. Kicker6820

    Kicker6820 Notebook Consultant

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    its been awhile since i have been on the forum but is any one else having the problem with the ac adapter being plugged in and it not charging the battery? i have mine plugged in and when i mouse over the battery icon it says plugged in, not charging. if anyone else has this problem let me know.

    mods if this has already be answered just lock this thread
     
    Kicker6820, Feb 16, 2010
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  2. Kevinmcg

    Kevinmcg Notebook Deity

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    thats interesting i have an r1 and dont have that issue, try reseating your battery is the best i got for you.
     
    Kevinmcg, Feb 16, 2010
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    try bios reset
    power off
    unplug
    take out battery
    push power button for 20 seconds.
    put back and see if it works
     
    inap, Feb 16, 2010
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    did you toggle function + f2 ?
     
    maxwell36, Feb 16, 2010
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  5. Kicker6820

    Kicker6820 Notebook Consultant

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    battery needed reseated
     
    Kicker6820, Feb 16, 2010
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