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    Battery appears to be non-existent

    Discussion in 'HP' started by KenS, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. KenS

    KenS Newbie

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    A friend has a compaq laptop, not sure of the model, kept it plugged in most of the time but not always. As of yesterday, he pulled the ac adapter and the system died as if there was no battery. Plugged in the laptop and could power back on but the battery charging lights don't seem to flash. Any help? Not sure if there was a thunderstorm in the area or not.
     
    KenS, Aug 27, 2007
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  2. windowsrookie

    windowsrookie Notebook Consultant

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    We cannot help you with this little information.

    Model of laptop?

    Age of battery?

    Do other batteries work?

    Does the OS detect it?

    etc.
     
    windowsrookie, Aug 27, 2007
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  3. SP Forsythe

    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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    I was thinking the same thing, windowsrookie.

    Not enough information to begin.
     
    SP Forsythe, Aug 27, 2007
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