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    Strange battery Issue with Dell Inspiron 8600

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FuSchnickens, Sep 25, 2008.

  1. FuSchnickens

    FuSchnickens Newbie

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    I just got a new battery for my laptop since the old one was on its
    way out. Well when I put the new battery in and the laptop recognizes
    it. I start up my Battery Mon monitoring program and see it in there
    with 40% left on it. The laptop runs on the new battery. However it is not charging even though I look in the systray and it says its charging. The old battery charges up fine. What's going on here? Has anyone heard of anything like this happening? Most of the problems I've found on Google pertain the
    battery not charging because the laptop and or XP won't recognize it.
    The battery is recognized just fine it's the failing to charge that
    has me puzzled.
     
    FuSchnickens, Sep 25, 2008
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    Anyone? Anyone?
     
    FuSchnickens, Sep 25, 2008
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  3. Ganesh Ranganathan

    Ganesh Ranganathan Notebook Consultant

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    Check the battery and AC adapter status in the BIOS. See if they both are normal. From where did you buy the new battery?

    Since batteries have a one year warranty, your new battery would have a warranty, so you can contact the retailer.
     
    Ganesh Ranganathan, Sep 26, 2008
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