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    Battery not charging while plugged in

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Twism86, Mar 13, 2010.

  1. Twism86

    Twism86 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey,

    So i have my computer (win 7) set to high performance. I also keep it plugged it but it hasnt been charging my battery, its down to 35%. Does it have some sort of a cycle function where it waits until the battery is drained and then charges it back up? I dont want it to do this because when i need to use it on the go i would like a full battery. Any ideas?

    Tom
     
    Twism86, Mar 13, 2010
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    Twism86 Notebook Consultant

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    Any ideas?
     
    Twism86, Mar 14, 2010
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    stonedzombie Notebook Consultant

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    kinda similar to my problem except mine is at 0% and only works with AC power
     
    stonedzombie, Mar 14, 2010
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    WindDrake Notebook Enthusiast

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    If your battery is stuck at 35%, your AC Adapter may not be able to provide sufficient amperage to charge the battery.

    Knowing the model of laptop you own, I'd say it's a tossup between battery and AC Adapter. The 5-1235DX is an earlier model DV5, and may have the original run AC Adapter, which failed pretty often.

    ACA's are cheap. Try that first. If that's a no-go, it's the battery.
     
    WindDrake, Mar 15, 2010
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