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    Asus Zenbook UX21 can't live without charger...

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Rekxxor, Aug 26, 2012.

  1. Rekxxor

    Rekxxor Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys



    I’m experiencing some weird problems with my Zenbook UX21, I’ve owned it for about 6 months now and it has given me no troubles however yesterday I discovered that the laptop’s built in battery module may be broken. Whenever I remove the power plug the laptop instantly turns off (like when you pull the plug from a desktop computer) and doesn’t power on anymore without the charger. When I log back into windows and I look at battery percentage it says 99%.



    This problem literally happened overnight and only a couple of days ago it was fine and I was getting a good 5-6 hours out of it everyday on one charge.



    Any suggestions as to what could be the problem?



    Thanks
     
    Rekxxor, Aug 26, 2012
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    cl-jeffrey Company Representative

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    cl-jeffrey, Aug 30, 2012
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  3. Heinzi

    Heinzi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I doubt this will help. I think it is a defect of the internal battery charging unit, whereever this is located, or a loose battery connection. I believe you have to RMA it.
     
    Heinzi, Aug 31, 2012
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    dazz87 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the same problem but its very random on my UX31E. I believe it has to due on mine when its set to High Performance power option. It doesnt happen when my power option is set to Battery Saving. Like I said it doesnt happen everytime. I reformat my drive and its still happening. I have more problems on the Zenbook then any other notebooks I own. Its a piece of crap!
     
    dazz87, Aug 31, 2012
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  5. HkDng

    HkDng Newbie

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    I have the same issue and after googling, seem that ASUS have that issue for almost their zenbook. Should to say goodbye to ASUS products ...
     
    HkDng, Nov 13, 2012
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