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    m17x (allpowerful) - FN+F2 "disabled" ? No response from touching that button now, battery not charging, but still "works"

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by HyperionX, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. HyperionX

    HyperionX Notebook Consultant

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    Battery currently at 88%, it says "plugged in, not charging"

    I'm unable to get it to recharge. I tried unplugged my power supply and it did switch to battery, so at least that's not "broken" (or so I think)

    Would it start charging again when it's low? And is this healthy lol. Slightly worried. Although chances of me using it on battery is way too unlikely.

    I was unable to find a topic on this either, am I the only one lol. :eek:
     
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  2. Darkhan

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    If fn+f2 does not work, turn off the system pull the battery and hold the power button in for 10sec. replace battery and restart, you should be able to properly use fn+f2 then. It will take a few minutes to start charging after you enable it.
     
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  3. HyperionX

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    I see. However is there any complications if I leave it as it is? If it'll recharge itself over time then it doesn't really matter to me :)
     
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    It should start to recharge after it gets to about 20% but if not you know what to do :)
     
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    Yeh sure I'll wait then. I like the idea of it not charging until it drops to 20%, kinda good for the battery, maybe.

    But then again, I've accepted the fact the battery is gonna be crap anyway in the future before I can take full benefit of it.
     
    HyperionX, Sep 16, 2009
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