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    HP dv6 1205 issue

    Discussion in 'HP' started by outbreak, Jan 30, 2011.

  1. outbreak

    outbreak Newbie

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    Hello...

    i have HP laptop and been using it for about 2 years...

    last few days i discovered and issue with i think its battery...

    whenever the charge reaches 50-40% it turns off with no warning :confused:

    im wondering why?

    my windows is 7 .... help please i'll appreciate it
     
    outbreak, Jan 30, 2011
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  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    The battery is dead, replace it with a new one.

    Some of the cells inside are totally dead but computer/battery doesn't know it and _thinks_ they have full charge. That's why it shows half charge left.
     
    KLF, Feb 3, 2011
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