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    plugged in , not charging

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by charly1267, Jul 3, 2010.

  1. charly1267

    charly1267 Newbie

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    hi all , i have this problem , my battery wont charge, it keeps saying "plugged in not charging " i have already tried with the function key which enables and disables battery , it works from time to time but i always have the problem it does not work , its kind of odd , since my lap is brand new.
    help with this please!!!
     
    charly1267, Jul 3, 2010
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  2. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    If your battery is only partially discharged, in order to preserve battery life it will not charge it until it is past a certain point. Discharge the battery more in order to kick it to start charging.
     
    Lozz, Jul 3, 2010
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  3. 1201NFTW

    1201NFTW Notebook Evangelist

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    some laptops don't charge when it is plugged in near 97% or higher. i remember hearing that is designed that way because it is better for the battery
     
    1201NFTW, Jul 3, 2010
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  4. mfractal

    mfractal T|I

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    want a solution that works every time ?

    here we go:

    Toggle fn+f2 to the GREY battery icon that says battery enabled.
    Then count 10 whole seconds and check the battery meter.
    Does it still say not charging ?

    Next step :
    while the laptop is connected to the power adapter, lift it's front, take out the battery for a second, return the battery. it will start charging immediately.

    Works every time.
     
    mfractal, Jul 3, 2010
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