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    P6860 FX Battery Issue

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by cactoos, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. cactoos

    cactoos Notebook Enthusiast

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    I brought my laptop to class today (college) and I turned it on. It didn't do anything. So when class was over I brought it back to my dorm and tried again. I didn't turn on.

    I plugged in the AC Cord, and turned it on, and it worked greatly. I just thought maybe I had a dead battery. I let it charge for an hour, then I unplugged the AC. It went dead.

    I've had my laptop since June. I don't think it's a software problem that is stopping my laptop from charging.

    Do you think it's a bad battery? Do you know how much a new battery can cost me? Or where I can get one?

    Thanks for the help.
     
    cactoos, Sep 8, 2008
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  2. alitunay

    alitunay Power Seller

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    It may be the connection between your battery and the computer. You may want to try another battery if possible before buying a new one.
     
    alitunay, Sep 8, 2008
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  3. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    make sure the there is nothing between your battery and your notebook (dirt), also make sure you lock it. call your local best buy for a battery, and you might be able to test your battery there.
     
    royk50, Sep 8, 2008
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  4. cactoos

    cactoos Notebook Enthusiast

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    I called Gateway, and they are sending me a new battery. If that doesn't work, i'll take it to best buy and see what goes on.
     
    cactoos, Sep 10, 2008
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  5. ktr

    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    Take out the battery, let you laptop sit for 10min, and pop in back in and see.
     
    ktr, Sep 10, 2008
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