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    Battery doesn't charge z70va

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Justitia, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. Justitia

    Justitia Notebook Evangelist

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    I haven't yet replaced my z70va though I will soon.

    I have 2 batteries. The one I have been using charges but lasts about 5 minutes before dying.

    I just found the other battery. It has probably been sitting for a couple of years. I thought it might be better.

    I put the 2nd one in, the laptop Power Meter shows its presence -- and the Power meter says it has zero charge -- but the battery is not charging.

    Does this mean the battery is so dead it won't charge or that I need to do something to get the laptop to charge it?
     
    Justitia, Sep 16, 2010
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Justitia:

    Yes, it does. The batteries are too old, and the cells have gone bad; my daughter's HP dv1700 from that timeframe has 85% wear and manages to run just 20min unplugged on a good day.

    You'll just have to keep it plugged in until you purchase the new system.

    RIP, sweet princess Z series.
     
    ClearSkies, Sep 16, 2010
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  3. Justitia

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    Thanks! ;)
     
    Justitia, Sep 19, 2010
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