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    Fl90 only works with adapter

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by friebo, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. friebo

    friebo Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I'm having a Compal Fl90 laptop which only works if I plug in the power adapter. I've tested the battery with another FL92 laptop, and that works just fine, so I think the battery itself is fine.

    When I pull out the adapter, the FL90 dies instantly. I also noticed the battery doesn't recharge. What could the problem be? Something like a bad connection inside the laptop? Ideas anyone?
     
    friebo, Jul 2, 2009
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    I had the same problem, I just kept using the laptop with the adapter only, but some day I tried using the battery to test if the problem was still there and the motherboard just fried... If you still have warranty get it repaired. Otherwise, just try to get a fl90 of fl92 barebone.
     
    Ayle, Jul 2, 2009
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