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    Battery won't charge

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Freckles67, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. Freckles67

    Freckles67 Newbie

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    I have a Dell Inspiron 1525. The 6-cell battery that came with it stopped holding its charge, so I bought a new 9-cell battery. Now that one won't hold a charge. I figured it must be the cord, so I bought a new one. It still won't hold a charge. When I run my mouse over the battery icon, it says XX% (currently 37%) available (plugged in, not charging). I know just enough about computers to be dangerous, but not enough to figure out what is wrong. Can anyone help me trouble shoot?

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    Freckles67, Mar 10, 2010
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  2. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    What operating system are you running on it?
     
    OneCool, Mar 10, 2010
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  3. Freckles67

    Freckles67 Newbie

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    Vista Home Premium
     
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    slammers Newbie

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    Hit FN+F2 and then see if the charging status changes...
     
    slammers, Mar 11, 2010
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  5. Freckles67

    Freckles67 Newbie

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    Tried it. The status did not change.

    Thanks
     
    Freckles67, Mar 11, 2010
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    jason1214 Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you buy a Dell or aftermarket AC adapter? Some aftermarket don't charge correctly.
     
    jason1214, Mar 11, 2010
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  7. Freckles67

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    Aftermarket. But the original one won't charge either.
     
    Freckles67, Mar 11, 2010
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    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    When you boot into the BIOS with either AC adaptor does the system indicate an unknown adaptor or no adaptor at all ?

    or does it properly identify the AC adaptor
     
    dave-p, Mar 11, 2010
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    kapilk007 Notebook Consultant

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    My frnd had the same problem in his 1525.
    Fortunately he was in warranty period and dell provided him with a new charger and its all working fine now.
    U should call dell and ask for a replacement or u should buy a new one from them.
    Don't use chargers which r not meant for ur system as it may damage something.
    If u don't think that this will solve the problem then find anyone with a 1525 and try to charge the batteries with his charger.I'm 110% sure it will solve the case.
     
    kapilk007, Mar 11, 2010
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  10. WindDrake

    WindDrake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Get into the BIOS and check the Battery Status. Does it Recognise the AC Adapter? It should say something like "AC Adapter Type: 65W". If it does, does it recognise the battery (If it does, it'll say "Charging")? Most likely, you have a bad aftermarket battery. Dell's are extremely finicky about batteries/ac adapters.
     
    WindDrake, Mar 12, 2010
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