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    Problem with Vaio Z21 Battery

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by wowbagger, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. wowbagger

    wowbagger Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have problems with the battery of my new Vaio Z21. The first charging cycle over night, it just got about 60% of its capacity. Then I discharged the battery, and now in the second charging cycle, it gets 62% but it is not charging anymore, even if the Icon in the Taskbar is just telling me, that it is charging... If I detach the plug from the power supply, it still shows 62%, but no lifetime in hours.

    Anyone have an idea, what's the problem here? The battery saving function is disabled...

    Thanks!
    Christian

    edit: It's now running about 30 minutes on battery and it's still showing me 62% without a lifetime...
     
    wowbagger, Dec 29, 2011
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  2. urgiv

    urgiv Notebook Consultant

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    Have instaled original Sony pre-installed windows?

    or your OS?
     
    urgiv, Dec 30, 2011
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  3. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Notebook Consultant

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    That's strange. I never had that problem.

    I recommend that you disconnect from ac power and remove the internal battery. Leave the battery off for at least 5 minutes. Then install the battery, boot up the system, and hook it up to ac power. See if that helps.
     
    TraderJoe, Dec 30, 2011
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  4. wowbagger

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    yepp, I'm using the factory installed windows.

    I'm going to remove the battery for some minutes and see if that helps

    Thanks for your help!
     
    wowbagger, Dec 30, 2011
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