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    Z71V Battery Doesn't fully charge

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Xpyre, Jul 21, 2005.

  1. Xpyre

    Xpyre Newbie

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    I own a Z71V, and no matter how long I leave the machine plugged in, the battery does not recharge to full. I get maybe 60% max (at least this is what windows reports). I mean it could be that windows is misreporting the battery level. Or it could be that something is really wrong with the battery. Or I need to update a driver somewhere? Anyone have any ideas?

    I've tried completely discharging the battery and then plugging it back in overnight to charge, but windows still reports a 60% full battery. I think I'll try the bios battery calibrator next.

    In any case tho, I was wondering if any other asus owners have experienced this? for all I know it may not be laptop related but OS related but if anyone can throw me a tip, I'd appreciate it.

    *edit* I probably should mention that I am using power4gear and it is properly installed. And everything was working as it should up until maybe a week ago.
     
    Xpyre, Jul 21, 2005
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    nonamebrand Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have this problem too!!! Just noticed it last week. When I the AC adapter pluged in, my Z71V's orange charging light is always on!!! My battery usually charges up to about 88% and stops right there. I find that if I take out the AC plug from the back of my laptop and then plug it back in, my battery will charge past 88%. Right now I it up to 94%, and it's been that way for the last 10 minutes...
     
    nonamebrand, Jul 21, 2005
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    smilepak Notebook Deity

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    smilepak, Jul 22, 2005
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  4. Xpyre

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    Thanks smilepak, I contacted my reseller and got Asus' contact info Asus is now sending my a new battery... I hope it doesn't take too long.... :(
     
    Xpyre, Jul 22, 2005
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