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    Battery problem with Latitude C400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by skid2964, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. skid2964

    skid2964 Newbie

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    I recently purchased a used C400, when I got it the battery seemed to not be able to hold a charge. So I ordered another battery, same thing.

    Now, I'm wondering if there is a problem with the laptop itself? Do these sometimes suffer from such symtoms?

    I bought an aftermarket battery, am I getting what I pay for? or do people have success with those?

    I'm trying to see if these symtoms match patterns discovered by others, if not, I will carry on with my troubleshooting.

    Thanks.
     
    skid2964, Jan 9, 2009
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  2. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    It might be that the laptop's battery charger is busted. The way to test that is, exactly, try it on another battery and see if it charges.

    Sorry to bear bad news :(
     
    HerrKaputt, Jan 9, 2009
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  3. skid2964

    skid2964 Newbie

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    You are referring to something internal? maybe integral with the motherboard?
     
    skid2964, Jan 9, 2009
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