Comments on: Plugged in not charging 0% remaining

By: Josh D

Josh D — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:03:43 +0000

I AM HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH MY LAPTOP BATTERY FOR MY HP. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT THE BATTERY PERCENTAGE AVAILABLE HAS BEEN GRADUALLY GOING DOWN OVER TIME. MEANING THAT WITH THE AC CORD CONSTANTLY IN, THE BATTERY LIFE SAYS 77% AVAILABLE (PLUGGED IN, CHARGING). IT WILL NOT GO OVER 77% AVAILABLE EVEN WHEN I LEAVE THE AC CORD IN. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD MAX OUT AT 78% AVAILABLE, AND A CPLE WEEKS BEFORE THAT IT MAXED OUT AT 80% AVAILABLE. I HAVE ALWAYS LEFT IT PLUGGED IN BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS SLOWLY LOSING BATTERY POWER AND NOT RECHARGING. I AM AFRAID THAT 6 MONTHS FROM NOW THE MAX BATTERY LIFE THAT I CAN GET EVEN AFTER CHARGING WILL BE LIKE 7% AVAILABLE. IT SAYS PLUGGED IN AND CHARGING, YET THE % NEVER INCREASES. I HOPE PEOPLE CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING AND HELP EXPLAIN WHY I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THANKS,

By: DJA

DJA — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:46:32 +0000

THIS IS THE SOLUTION AND IT WILL TAKE 90 SECONDS TO FIX

Power management software in Windows Vista

Understanding battery charging issues
If the notebook battery is not charging or the notebook does not indicate that the battery is charging, the most likely scenario is that the battery itself is operating correctly, but its power management software may have become corrupt. In order to correct the problem, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the power management software by using the Device Manager. This document will explain how to uninstall and reinstall the ACPI Battery listings in Windows Vista, as well as how to obtain and install updated BIOS files, if needed to correct other battery issues.
Uninstalling and reinstalling power management software in Windows Vista
In order to correct problems with the battery’s power management software, follow the steps below.
1. Click Start and type device in the search field, then select Device Manager .
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes .
Alternately, select Action > Scan for hardware changes .
Windows will scan your computer for hardware that doesn’t have drivers installed, and will install the drivers needed to manage your battery’s power. The notebook should now indicate that the battery is charging.

By: Kirsten K

Kirsten K — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:35:50 +0000

I have a Dell Inspiron 910 that briefly had this problem. I just unplugged the battery, blew on it, and reinserted it. The problem was solved. Just sharing a success story.

By: Mahesh

Mahesh — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:45:24 +0000

I bought the laptop in May 2008. The problem aroused in Feb 09.

Model : Dell Inspiron 1526

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:04:25 +0000

That fits with the profile and how old is the battery?

By: Mahesh

Mahesh — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:04:00 +0000

Windows Vista Ultimate!

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:15:49 +0000

I am so glad we could help! what was the os and brand/model of laptop?

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:14:57 +0000

What is your operating system?

By: Mahesh

Mahesh — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:39:31 +0000

I’ve tried this! But it didn’t work for me.. I also updated BIOS to latest version, but that also didn’t work. I think there’s some problem with AC cord or I will have to replace the battery!

By: Don

Don — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:11:53 +0000

I have a 1525 and I was getting the same message. I was skeptical on all these “Fixes” but I did this and it start charging again.

1. Shut Down PC
2. Unplug AC Cord
3. Unplug Battery
4. Hold down the Power Button with No Battery or AC Adapter Plugged In for about 10 seconds
5. Plug AC Adapter In
6. Turn PC On
7. Insert Battery
8. should say charing

Hope this helps.

By: derek

derek — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:29:37 +0000

I have a Lenovo R61i had the same problem. popped out the battery, cleaned the contacts and poped it back in. Thank you! worked GREAT!

By: Eric G.

Eric G. — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:15:16 +0000

update, the dell rep came and replaced the motherboard and the power cord. Every thing seems to be running correct now, and the performance issue is gone. I have to say I was impressed with dell’s customer service from the help over the net with live chat and remote attempt to fix it. As well as the dell repair guy coming to my work place on a night shift to fix it.

Good luck and I hope this helps others….if it fails again I will come back and update.

Eric

By: Eric G.

Eric G. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:45:02 +0000

I have a Dell Inspiron 1720, I have had the plugged in not charging off and on for a few weeks, last 5 days it has been on solid. My laptop is only a year old, I called Dell and they did the remote stuff over the net. They uploaded the latest bios version 09 if I remember right. I know it’s not the power suply because it runs/and charges my friends dell. After all the “cleaning up” the Dell rep did the problem is still there. So later tonight a Dell guy is suppose to come replace the mother board. I will update as to what happens.

I have read posts from many websites about all the fixes, all of what might be causing this. I don’t know, and I don’t want to try any fixes on my own since this will be dell’s problem until they can fix it.

Take care,

Eric

ps Yes I am as mad as all the others I know have this problem too.

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:44:25 +0000

Days out? Dell should still help. Call them on it. If not chances are you need to replace the battery.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:25:00 +0000

HOPING FOR HELP. Dell inspiron 1420. Days out of warranty! ! ! Computer works fine while plugged in however it will not charge. Display shows error “plugged in, not charging” have read, and read and read, cant seem to find a fix. Need to be at 10% to flash bios im at 3… kinda stuck any help would be great.

By: anto

anto — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:11:12 +0000

Hello,

It seems that unplugging and cleaning the recepticle works fine for me, Thank god i dont have to buy a new battery!!!

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:40:19 +0000

Then it is going to be the battery or your chgarger. How old is the machine?

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:39:40 +0000

6 months- then you are still under warranty. Call the manufacturer.

By: GOD PLEASE HELP

GOD PLEASE HELP — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:51:36 +0000

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IN SIMILER WAY. MINE SAYS PLUGGED IN NOT CHARGING AND TURNS OFF EVERY 3-5MINS EVENTHOUGH IT HAS LIKE 94-98% REMAING.
NOT GOD BUT ADMIN PLEASE HELP.
P.S.-I BOUGHT IT OVER CHRISTMAS ITSL LIKE 6MONTHS OLD AND NOTHING OBNOXIOUS HAPPEN.

By: Deepti

Deepti — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:40:02 +0000

No. I am unable to charge it even if the laptop is switched off. My battery is right now at 1% and now it says ” plugged in, not charging”.

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:51:59 +0000

Can you charge your laptop while it is off? If not it is not a Vista issue. Most batteries have a 1-3 year life span.

By: Deepti

Deepti — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:18:15 +0000

I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop, that has been working fine since 2 years. I recently switched from Windows Media Center to Vista Business (Bad move) and found my battery was never charged full. Now it says “1% available, (plugged in, charging) BUT IT IS NOT CHARGING!!! I never had this problem..and I am sure it has to be a problem with Vista. I changed all the power options/plans, but it still is not working. Help Please!

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:40:29 +0000

Sadly most people realize this is not the case when they install xp over vista or run ubuntu. Check it out ans report back.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:37:22 +0000

Did everything suggested, including BIOS update, etc. and it worked for 2 days. Now back to the same crap. Warranty with Dell expired 2 wks ago. Tried different charger and diff battery and same problem happened so it’s not the equipment. With the thousands and thousands of people having this problem thru google search it is definitely a Vista problem because that is the common denominator. It’s every type of computer and they all have Vista.

By: Hakeem

Hakeem — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:01:21 +0000

I have similer issue with my HP CQ 60113ee Laptop
i did follwoing and works fine for me….

1.Shut down the laptop with the battery in and plugged in.
2.Remove the battery.
3.Reboot the machine.
4.I waited for Vista to come up and show the power icon.
5.I then reinstalled the battery.

By: Jevon Olden

Jevon Olden — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:08:35 +0000

OK I’m Having A Similar Problem Its Stuck On 14% Available Not Charging, The Laptop Is 6 Months Old, The Charger A Month And It Just Had A New Pin Put In, IS It A Problem With The OS, And Is There A Way I Can Stop It. Its A Asus X50RL-2CAP Loaded With Home Premium

By: Chucker5.0

Chucker5.0 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:19:15 +0000

yo guys,same prob here,fukin battery not chargin at some point but thm i understood tht it would only charge wen its under 90%,meanin tht this was done on purpose so the battery doesnt like over heat or w/e,anyway,my solution is too simply turn the pc off,and take the battery out,put it bak in and thn just watch it work,btw im dealing with a hp 6735s here.c ya

By: david tran (usa)

david tran (usa) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:04:09 +0000

Hi everyone ! I got the same issue, and this is what i did to get battery charge back.
1. Unplugged AC cord, and drain out battery until you can’t boot system no more.
2. Take out battery, and put it in cooler, NOT FREEZER. Please !!!

Then 3 hours later, put battery and plus in. WOOOOORRRRRKKKKKKS ! It’s Works . Yahooooooo!
Any question to ask, please email me at davidtran9178@gmail.com
Help community, help yourself.

By: Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com

Karl L. Gechlik | AskTheAdmin.com — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:30:58 +0000

after 2 years I would say it is the battery – but if it charges properly when windows is not booted up I would first check the bios of the system, then windows updates and if that fails do a reinstall.

Have you run toshibas diagnostics on the battery in windows?

Have you tried using a live cd like Ubuntu and seeing if that works?

These should eliminate or prove that the problem is the battery.

By: B

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:31:36 +0000

Well, if I remove the battery the laptop – my 2 year old Toshiba Satellite (it hasn’t been the worst laptop I’ve had) – without turning it off first, it turns off completely though it is plugged in.
When the computer is off the battery does charge – no need to remove it or anything.
That’s what made me think it’s an OS problem because when the computer starts up the indicator light for the battery is on but as soon as Windows starts booting it turns off.
My power cord works great, no damage to it or anything.
Don’t know if it’s related but before this came up, when I have my computer unplugged and just on battery, at some point the screen will just turn off completely and the computer doesn’t respond to any key commands so I have to turn it off manually.