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Old 08-28-2007, 02:50 PM   #1
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Notebook Battery not Charging

Hello all,

The battery on my Inspiron notebook will not charge for some reason. When I plug in the ac adapter, the laptop uses AC power but doesn't charge the battery. It's weird, every now and then the battery will actually charge. Is the battery basically dead or is there something in the power options that needs to be changed? I got this notebook after their battery recall, so I don't think its a naturally defective battery.

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don't laptops have like a battery calibration utility? might try that to see if it helps.

just an idea. not really sure.
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When did you get the laptop? It's probable that the battery is dead, but depending on when you got it and what warranty you have, you may be able to get a replacement battery for free.
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