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    Can't startup with battery inside the laptop??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by imcanadian, Apr 24, 2008.

  1. imcanadian

    imcanadian Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Compaq Presario M2105CA laptop and am not sure if that is the case with the battery. I have tried to startup the laptop with AC Adapter and Battery in the laptop or just the Battery. For some reasons the laptop can startup just with the AC Adapter only. Wonder if the problem is the battery or something beside or near the battery. How do I know if the battery is good or dead?? Also can I just use the AC Adapter to run the laptop or not a good idea to run the laptop with AC Adapter only?? Please advise about this.

    Thank you,

    Smile,

    John P. Mackay
    Belleville ON Canada eh??
     
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    imcanadian, Apr 24, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    -Take out the battery pack and unplug the AC power

    -Hold the power button for 30 seconds or more

    -Try turning it on again

    Could be a faulty electronics in the battery if above doesnt work
     
    flipfire, Apr 25, 2008
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  3. imcanadian

    imcanadian Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's working now and not sure why?? Really strange!!

    Thank you,

    John P. Mackay
    Belleville, ON Canada eh?
     
    imcanadian, Apr 26, 2008
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    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Possessed? Even if the battery is dead, the laptop should still be able to start up on AC. If it happens again, I'd stop using that battery and contact HP.
     
    jin07, Apr 26, 2008
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    imcanadian Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok I will keep my eye on this in case the battery went dead. Then I will contact HP about this.

    Thank you again,

    John P. Mackay
    Belleville, ON Canada eh?
     
    imcanadian, Apr 27, 2008
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    mujjuman Notebook Deity

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    nothing wrong with running laptop with AC only. just remember NOT to unplug it while its still on :p

    but you should replace your battery
     
    mujjuman, Apr 27, 2008
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