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    3dys old battery from E1705 - already dead?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FlushedMurdock, Nov 12, 2006.

  1. FlushedMurdock

    FlushedMurdock Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I have ordered a Dell E1705 and it arrived last friday. I did a clean install to get rid of all the bloatware (70+ processes were running!) but now my battery isn't charging? It's plugged in, the LED on the adapter is on but the battery doesnt seem to charge? It's been at 27 percent for 1,5 days now :eek:

    What's the prob? Anyone? I need it at college tomorrow..
     
    FlushedMurdock, Nov 12, 2006
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  2. Slufa111

    Slufa111 Notebook Geek

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    1. Try a different outlet.

    2. make sure everything is plugged in correctly.

    3. Read Manual

    4. call dell
     
    Slufa111, Nov 12, 2006
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  3. zolo

    zolo Notebook Evangelist

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    I think it's charged, but not to the maximum capacity. 3days old and the battery already worn out? Give DELL a call asap.
     
    zolo, Nov 12, 2006
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  4. FlushedMurdock

    FlushedMurdock Notebook Consultant

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    Okay I checked out the bios and it gave me this message 'unknown device installed'. Dell's closed on Sundays so ill have to call tomorrow..
     
    FlushedMurdock, Nov 12, 2006
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  5. Slufa111

    Slufa111 Notebook Geek

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    I am talking to them now. CS is open on Sundays
     
    Slufa111, Nov 12, 2006
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  6. FlushedMurdock

    FlushedMurdock Notebook Consultant

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    Well in America CS is open but in Holland they are not;

    Which means monday to friday only.. such a shame.
     
    FlushedMurdock, Nov 12, 2006
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    i had a similar problem on my brand new 640m. Guess what the problem was - the little metal rod in the plug that connects to the back of the laptop was bent! Duh.
     
    jhu, Nov 12, 2006
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