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    DELL 1525 power pack or battery problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MetFan, May 24, 2010.

  1. MetFan

    MetFan Notebook Guru

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    All of a sudden the battery is showing 8% and not charging with the power pack plugged in, took a power pack from another Dell and it showed same not charging, am i correct in figuring it is the battery because if it was the power pack it would probably shut down, which actually it did when i booted up without the battery pack plugged in, any feedback would be appreciated.
    Thanks in advance.
     
    MetFan, May 24, 2010
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  2. Jay_d

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    Either the charger is faulty or the power board is faulty. It all leads down do the middle sensor pin in the charger and power jack. Go into your bios and see if it detects your ac adapter properly. If it says unknown even with a different power adapter then the power board is at fault.
     
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    Not sure, how would i go into the BIOS, as i am just a novice. Thanks again
     
    MetFan, May 24, 2010
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    my bet is the power plug in the laptop is broken in some way- its a common issue on the 1525
     
    Raether916, May 24, 2010
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    bios - hit F2 when the first Dell screen comes up- on the upper right you will see F2 to enter setup,
     
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    I switched power cords and still had the same problem, showing won't charge, now i cannot get Dell on the phone and there is no online support...this s@#ks
     
    MetFan, May 24, 2010
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    Not the cord- the internal piece in the laptop ( power board)
     
    Raether916, May 25, 2010
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    Ok, called Dell, i have the on-site warranty, they decided from the symtoms it is the mother board, they will call me in the next 2-3 days and send someone onsite to change. I pointed out i have weekends included but the Dell rep claimed they have to get the part. Ok, i can wait a few days. From others past experience, will they send someone competent or could this turn into a fiasco???? Thanks in advance.
     
    MetFan, Jun 4, 2010
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