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    [G73] Anything that can be done about this battery?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by o4584, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. o4584

    o4584 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought my G73 in April 2010. 3 months ago the battery's full charge capacity dropped overnight from 100% (give or take 1-3% preventing overcharge) to 50%. It would still charge to full capacity ~97% but if I unplugged it, as soon as it hit 50% it would (hard) power off. Tried everything I could to recalibrate it, nothing helped.

    About 2 months ago the battery just completely gave up. It wouldn't hold a charge anymore at all. Right now its in my laptop saying 0% available: plugged in, not charging.

    The battery is 14 months old and it has been in the laptop all the time, using it on only the battery occasionally.

    Is there anything I can do to get this battery back to life or is it just fried and I should dispose of it? Is there a cheaper replacement battery that would fit the G73JH?

    Here are some screenshots from HWinfo32
    Two months ago when it would do a hard shut down at 50%:

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    Right now:

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    o4584, Sep 1, 2011
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  2. Zymphad

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    Just get a battery replacement. Asus should replace the battery if it hasn't been two years yet.
     
    Zymphad, Sep 1, 2011
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    o4584 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I believe the battery only has a one year warranty. And replacing the battery where I currently live is $250 :/
     
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    Yes I know, but Asus will likely still replace the battery for you. RMA it if you have to and they will replace the battery free of charge I'm sure.
     
    Zymphad, Sep 1, 2011
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