My Laptop Battery Doesn't Work!

dmg24

I have had my laptop for a few years, but until now have never needed to use it without the AC power supply.

The battery does not appear to charge at all, and from what I can remember, it never has.

When I go into Power Options, the battery shows as charging, but never moves from 0%.

Any ideas gratefully received! x

totalsolutions

Replace battery, Sorry reached it's end of shelf life.

dmg24

totalsolutions wrote: »

Replace battery, Sorry reached it's end of shelf life.

But it has never worked, that is what I don't understand? I would agree if it had worked before x

albertross_2

Assuming the battery connections are good, it's either the charging circuit or the battery, either way you are a bit stuffed after 3 yrs.

dmg24

albertross wrote: »

Assuming the battery connections are good, it's either the charging circuit or the battery, either way you are a bit stuffed after 3 yrs.

My first post saying a few years is exaggerated when I think about it. I got the laptop about 18 months ago, but haven't really used it until the last six months (it was just a secondary one until then, I got it as a freebie through work).

Any ideas on how I would eliminate the above options without having to spend anything?!!

If I do need to replace either, I am going to the States soon, will I pick up the part cheaper over there?

Thank you! x

albertross_2

Without another machine or battery available, it's difficult, you could stick a multimeter on the charging pins, to see if there is any voltage there.

dmg24

albertross wrote: »

Without another machine or battery available, it's difficult, you could stick a multimeter on the charging pins, to see if there is any voltage there.

Fantastic, hadn't thought of that, can borrow my Dad's (multimeter, he hasn't got the same laptop!).

Thanks again albertross x

Alias_Omega

replace it, i picked an acer one up for about £15 2nd hand..

dont buy new if its not the problem, buy a cheap one first.

buglawton

Rebuild your own battery at a fraction of the cost - for the brave hearted:

http://www.electronics-lab.com/articles/Li_Ion_reconstruct/index_1.html