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    Help, I'm losing power!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sayvanderlay, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. sayvanderlay

    sayvanderlay Newbie

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    My laptop is not getting juice, and the battery is QUICKLY going!

    The green light on the power pack is on, so I don't think it's that.

    Is this an indication that I need a new battery?
     
    sayvanderlay, Jan 19, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Its a sign that the motherboard power circuits are probably broken. Call Dell.
     
    Greg, Jan 19, 2008
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  3. sayvanderlay

    sayvanderlay Newbie

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    Damn, and I just got the motherboard replaced last year. :mad:
     
    sayvanderlay, Jan 19, 2008
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