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    battery problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by solof, Jun 21, 2008.

  1. solof

    solof Newbie

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    Hi everyone,
    I am new and not very experienced...My HP Pavilion dv1000 died and the battery stopped chargind. I bought a new Rayovac battery, and after going through all the charge program, it is charging only to 10%. the computer is not recognising the battery. Should I install a driver? Any idea what I can do to get the computer recognize it? :confused:
     
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Please do not make duplicate threads. I have deleted your other one.

    There are no drivers for the battery. That is why it is recommended you purchase a geniune HP battery.
     
    flipfire, Jun 21, 2008
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You're kind of screwed. There isn't much you can do other than unplug the computer and run the battery down to 0%, restart, and try charging again. Like flipfire said, you need to get a manufacturer certified battery.
     
    Bog, Jun 21, 2008
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    You bought a rayovac battery?
    Sorry, but that isnt going to work. an aa battery or whatever will not work in your laptop. I am pretty sure rayovac does not make laptop batteries.

    You will have to get a new battery from a battery warehouse.
    Just run a google shopping search for the battery you have, (just type in battery model number) and you should be able to get a new battery for pretty cheap.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jun 21, 2008
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