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    G73JH not charging, thinks it's at 100%

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by sethsez, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. sethsez

    sethsez Notebook Consultant

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    So it's looking like my battery is dead. I unplug the computer with the battery in it and the thing shuts off instantly. Yet Windows it reporting it at 100% and the battery indicator light on the front of the computer is glowing green. Unfortunately I don't have another battery to test with, but the weird reporting makes me think it's more than just a dead battery.

    I have a feeling there is a solution to this, and it's going to cost me a lot of money, but I'm wondering what the issue could be.
     
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  2. Colpolite

    Colpolite Notebook Deity

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    RMA to Asus or get yourself a new battery.
     
    Colpolite, Sep 10, 2012
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  3. Yiddo

    Yiddo Believe, Achieve, Receive

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    Normally a clear sign the battery is shot. As above if you are within warranty you could get a replacement from Asus otherwise go through a proper reseller and not an Ebay job as you may not get the amount of cells you pay for. You can check the wear on the battery using HWINFO.
     
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  4. sethsez

    sethsez Notebook Consultant

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    Well, as a bit of an update the charging light on the front of the computer is now blinking orange/green. So... probably a shot battery.

    What places are good for batteries? It doesn't seem to be widely available and most of the places that DO have it look shady, so I was wondering if anyone knew a decent place for it.
     
    sethsez, Sep 10, 2012
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  5. tijo

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    You could try the Asus e-store, the battery isn't cheap, but you can be sure it'll be genuine.
     
    tijo, Sep 10, 2012
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