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    Gateway laptop won't recognize new battery

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by composito, Nov 2, 2010.

  1. composito

    composito Newbie

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    I've installed a new battery on a gateway NV58, the laptop appears to work well with the new battery, but it does't recognize the battery "no battery installed",
    can't tell how time left on the battery, or when the charge is complete.
    Any recomendations as what to do is appreciated.
     
    composito, Nov 2, 2010
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Is it an original Gateway battery , or some compatable genaric chinese type ?
     
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    composito Newbie

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    Its a chinese generic type, 5200MAH insted of 4400MAH.
     
    composito, Nov 2, 2010
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    I did a forum search for battery issues, and frankly it's not that common
    If your old battery was recognized ,that rules out windows issues and my suggestion is to either exchange that battery or replace with original

    I always replace with original battery's , I will even take a chance on a used tested battery rather than a genaric type
     
    Alex, Nov 2, 2010
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