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    xps15 L502x - "99% charged, not charging"

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Fenella, May 15, 2011.

  1. Fenella

    Fenella Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the 9cell and always unplug from the mains when it says 100%, fully charged. On a couple of occasions it has said the above (in the title) - anyone else get this and why?

    adv tx
     
    Fenella, May 15, 2011
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I don't think I see the issue, but generally laptops will not charge the battery if it is more than 95% charged.
     
    namaiki, May 15, 2011
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    If you ever unplug it briefly and it only discharges a little bit, it won't recharge it because charging small amounts reduces the life of the battery. So it will only recharge if it's charge is reduced a substantial amount. If you keep it on AC power for really extended periods of time, the battery will discharge a little bit over that time, too.
     
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  5. Fenella

    Fenella Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your feedback. This does make sense as I have occasionally nudged the power lead from the laptop socket when I have moved it around on the table.
     
    Fenella, May 15, 2011
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    Just switch it off and back On again.. It says fully Charged
     
    tejagamer, May 15, 2011
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