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    MSI GX640 cannot start up without battery? (plug in ac adapter)

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Shiroi14, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. Shiroi14

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    just bought few days only, i noticed that my laptop cannot start up if unplug the battery while the ac adapter plug in .........
    If plug in ac adapter and battery then only can start up.....

    I wonder MSI GX640 must plug in battery then only can work? :confused: :confused: :confused:
     
    Shiroi14, Mar 16, 2011
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    i discover while the battery in charging, the gaming performance also drop :confused: :confused:

    if only can unplug the battery and just use AC power supply :( :( :(
     
    Shiroi14, Mar 16, 2011
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    probably somethings wrong with ur laptop. cuz u can start without battery with ac adapter plugged in. and performance dont drop when charging
     
    limpei1, Mar 16, 2011
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    Sounds like you need a better power supply or you need to return the system.

    You could get a targus 180W universal power supply pretty cheap on ebay, that should be more than enough. But that's only if your problem is due to the power supply.
     
    moral hazard, Mar 16, 2011
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    i wonder really is power supply problem? :( :(
     
    Shiroi14, Mar 16, 2011
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    19v / 3.42A = 65w

    i wonder this power can support? :( :( :(
     
    Shiroi14, Mar 16, 2011
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  7. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    65w is too low. Need 120W or higher I think.

    If your current power supply is 65W, that is probably causing your problems.
     
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    19V/6.3A is the minimum for the MSI gamer series.
     
    Kirrr, Mar 16, 2011
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    o thanks .....
    so weird
    Why MSI give me 19v / 3.42A ac adapter :mad: :mad:
     
    Shiroi14, Mar 16, 2011
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    I use my GX640 without battery without any problems.

    You should reclaim "proper" 120W AC adapter.
     
    Molius, Mar 16, 2011
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    Must be a mistake, if you contact them I bet you will get the correct ac adapter for free.
     
    moral hazard, Mar 16, 2011
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    ok
    thanks again for reply
     
    Shiroi14, Mar 17, 2011
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