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    4810TZ plugged in light

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by hwyhobo, Apr 8, 2010.

  1. hwyhobo

    hwyhobo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought the laptop today. When I first plugged it in, the LED turned yellow when charging. From reading another thread I thought it would turn blue when charged and plugged in, yet the light just goes out after a while. Is it broken? Quick guide also says blue light should be on after the battery is charged.

    I tried removing the battery, put it back in, plugged the laptop in, blue light came on for a few seconds, then went out again.
     
    hwyhobo, Apr 8, 2010
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    text217 Notebook Guru

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    Based on my 3810T:

    When laptop is off:

    Charging - yellow light
    Fully charged - no light

    When laptop is on and running:

    Charging - yellow light
    Fully charged - blue light
     
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  3. hwyhobo

    hwyhobo Notebook Enthusiast

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    More issues have crept up. In a conversation with Acer customer support they have determined it was a repackaged return. I took it back to the store.

    I must say Acer support was prompt and responsive.
     
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    AndrejaKo Notebook Consultant

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    This information is most disturbing! Thank you for sharing it with us.
     
    AndrejaKo, Apr 8, 2010
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  5. hwyhobo

    hwyhobo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I should have perhaps made it a point to emphasize that it was not Acer that repackaged the laptop, but the retailer. I cannot say with 100% certainty that the sales clerk knew it, as the box was not marked repackaged.
     
    hwyhobo, Apr 8, 2010
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