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    CF-18 Charging question

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Alleytom, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. Alleytom

    Alleytom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    I just got a CF-18NH2ZBBM off of eBay but it seems to have an issue. It will not charge the battery, I have a good battery (from my other 18) and when I plug the new 18 in the charging light stays orange for a minute or so then starts to blink red. If I remove the battery it keeps blinking red. If I put it back it turns orange for a minute again, then goes blinking red. In windows it says "battery XX% charged, not charging" It will run off of the battery as well as the ac, but it will not charge the battery. The battery does charge in the other machine. I don't see any bent pins on the charging connection. Any ideas for a fix, or should I try to return it (it was sold as working) :confused:

    Tom
     
    Alleytom, Aug 19, 2011
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  2. SHEEPMAN!

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    Yah they have that power pcb that is separate from the mobo. Check connections. It's like working on a watch to me. Then see if the plug/connection in the mobo or whatever is tight. Maybe a cold solder joint.
    From your description I lean toward the plug.
    Ask "ohlip". He's the man.

    Jeff
     
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    Go into BIOS. Tab over to "Main" then arrow down to Environment. Make this setting "Normal Temperature"
     
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    Already tried, I usually set it to High (for Arizona) but I tried all settings to no avail...
     
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    I dug a little deeper into the forum and it appears that the cf-18's are known for this type of issue and have asked the seller for a refund/replacement. (I'm not a good soldererer)
     
    Alleytom, Aug 20, 2011
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