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    VGN-SZ280P battery dead (twice in 12 months!!)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by merlin_csc, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. merlin_csc

    merlin_csc Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I bought the VAIO VGN-SZ28GP mid last year. Around the Xmas last year, ie roughtly after half a year, the battery went dead. I can't turn on the laptop unless I use the AC power. After I turned it on, the Windows XP said the battery is not present.

    I went to the Sony service centre and lucky still within a year warranty, they replaced a new one for me without charge.

    Now after another 6 months, this new battery dead again with the same thing!!

    Has anyone have a similar problem before? I'm worry it's the laptop somehow causing the battery dead? If so, how? Under what circumstances will it kill the battery???
     
    merlin_csc, Jun 18, 2007
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  2. wuruoyu

    wuruoyu Notebook Consultant

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    probably defective ac power board has unstable current during charging
     
    wuruoyu, Jun 18, 2007
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  3. joolsca

    joolsca Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, it's a known issue...you need the 3 pronged AC adapter.

    When this happened to my former SZ260P/C, Sony sent a brand new battery and a 3 pronged adapter cable and all was well again.... :D
     
    joolsca, Jun 18, 2007
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