8 Reasons a Laptop Battery Will Not Charge
1. Worn-out or Defective laptop charger Laptop power adapters can wear out over time from kinks in the cord or other wear and tear.
2. Underpowered Laptop Charger Often a laptop charger does not have enough power to charge the battery while also running the laptop. This is common with an extended run and universal laptop batteries and chargers. Be sure the power ratings on your laptop, battery, and power cord all match up.
3. Defective or worn-out power socket on laptop chassis This is one of the most common reasons why a laptop does not charge properly. Do you try to position your charger cord “just right” until the charger light comes on? Chances are you need to replace the laptop power socket. This can be an easy fix with a little bit of research and the right tools.
4. Laptop was not properly restarted when the new battery was installed Some laptops need to be powered down for them to recognize the new battery. Be sure to properly restart or power down your laptop after installing the new battery.
5. Battery was run to zero percent If a battery was run to zero percent, sometimes the battery will not have enough energy to power on. This battery is likely beyond repair and will need to be replaced.
6. Battery was not charged 100% before first use When batteries are new, they are not at 100% capacity yet. They need a little bit of exercise for them to hold their full charge. Charge the battery overnight and use it until 20% then recharge the battery again. Repeat this 5 times and your battery will be fully conditioned.
7.The laptop was recently upgraded to a new version of Windows Changing the operating system on your laptop (especially Windows 7) may result in mixed communication between the laptop and the battery
8. Battery management software is outdated or corrupted Battery management software can help extend your battery life by controlling how much energy your computer uses when it’s unplugged. If this software is outdated or corrupted, it may cause problems with charging your laptop’s battery.
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