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My charger is plugged in, the light is on and it says 0% available (plugged in, charging) but it's not charging. How can I fix it?

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It sounds as if all the juice from the battery is drained due to continuous use. You will likely need to buy a new battery for the laptop. Before you buy one, bring it into the place of purchase to see if they can troubleshoot it for you.

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What should I do if my PC is fine, the charger is also fine, but it does not charge?

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The problem is with the motherboard and to be more precise with the charging IC. You can get it repaired.

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My Sony Vaio laptop is not charging. What should I do?

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Make sure everything is connected well, try rebooting the computer, try removing and reinserting the battery if possible. If it still doesn't charge, you may need to replace your battery.

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What should I do about the fact that my laptop won't turn on?

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Let it stay plugged up for a few minutes, then hold the power button for a few seconds, then release. If it still does not come on, you may need to take it for repair.

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What do I do if my laptop battery is fully dead and I can't start my laptop?

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Visit the nearest customer support center and tell them to change your battery.

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When trying to charge my laptop, the laptop doesn't charge, and it smells as if it is burning. Is there anything I can do?

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Stop trying. If it does smell like burning, repeating the process can only damage the laptop. Check to see if the source of the smell is the cable or adapter. If it is, a replacement can easily be found. If the smell is coming from the laptop, that can mean the battery is fried or something within the laptop is broken.

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Do I need to get a new charger if I have to hold the end of my charger in a certain way in order for it to charge my laptop?

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Yes. But if you are broke/cheap you could tape it so it stays on a certain part of your desk so you don't have to hold it. I would recommend you get a new charger, though.

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Where do I get a new charger for my laptop?

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First check the model number of your laptop. Then, start with Amazon, eBay or similar electronics suppliers online, searching for your make and model of laptop with the word "charger", such as something like "Dell latitude 2830 charger". That should bring up some chargers for your laptop. Make sure that the charger you choose has your model in the name or description.

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How do I fix a laptop that won't charge and has no display screen?

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Check for damage to the charger. If the charger is damaged, send it for a replacement charger, or buy an appropriate one from a computer store. If the laptop's the problem, take of send it in for warranty or repair.

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I think my problem is with the charger or with the battery. Is there a way to discover which it is without seeing an expert?

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Take out the battery from the back side, blow out dust/clean it with a dry soft fabric, put the battery back. Check your charger cable, make it straight/untangle it completely. See if some part of its wire is broken and, if so, try to fix it with electric tape.

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What should I do if my laptop battery is draining quickly even when connected to a charger?

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Your battery is dead and needs to be replaced.

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The battery says 100% but when I take it out of the charger it dies and the icon says no battery. What should I do?

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You probably have a battery problem. Get a new one.

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Why does my Sony Vaio not recognize a charger after I updated my OS to Windows 10?

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Go to device manager, check for hardware changes, then update the drivers for your AC adapter. If there are none, then it's probably a coincidence that this happened after your upgrade to Windows 10. Also, try using the same charger on another Sony Vaio and see if the same thing happens.

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Why do I have to hold the charger at a certain angle for it to charge? As far as I can tell, there's nothing wrong with the wire or laptop.

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If it can only charge when the wire's at a certain angle, the inside of the cable could be broken. Try a new one.

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What do I do if my battery stops charging suddenly when the laptop is on?

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There may be heating issue, check to see if your battery is getting hot too quickly and allow it to cool down.

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How do I fix an Acer Aspire 5750G that works fine when plugged in directly with no battery, but when the battery is attached there is an orange light flashing, with a message on the battery icon that says, "plugged in but not charging". What should I do?

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It's probably the fault of your battery, bring it to a repair shop and see if a replacement battery solves the issue. If yes, you know it's the battery.

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What should I do if my Chrome computer won't charge?

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Try buying a new charger for the Chromebook. Sometimes the chargers that come with the Chromebook aren't as durable. Typically buying a new one will solve the problem, but if you're still having troubles, call IT support.

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My computer says plugged in, but not charging. However, the cord is plugged in and there are no faults. I smell no burnt plastic. What should I do?

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Follow the guidelines in the article to figure out what the problem might be and possible fix it. Most likely, your battery needs to be replaced.

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What do I do if my laptop is plugged in but not charging?

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Ensure that all connections on your charger are sound and try a different electrical outlet. If your laptop turns on while connected to the charger, the problem is likely your battery, which will have to be replaced; you can order a replacement for your model from eBay or Amazon.

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Will all of my data be deleted if I purchase and install a new battery into my laptop that isn't charging?

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No, you won't lose any data if you purchase a new battery. Data is stored in the hard drive and installing a battery will not affect the hard drive at all.

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My laptop can't charge. Whenever I plug in my charger, the LED indicating that power is getting in doesn't even "show up." What should I do?

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The simplest answer is to get a more powerful cord, however since that can be costly, you need to know that it is the problem. It can also be a sign that the connecter to the wires that lead to the PC and/or battery are in need of replacement. That part is about $7, but it costs about $150 to have it installed.

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Why does my laptop only charge when it is in sleep or power off mode?

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It's likely that your power cord is not a high enough wattage, so it can only charge if the PC is not using power.

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My PC will only charge the battery during certain hours of the day while plugged in. How can I reset this, so the computer will always charge when plugged in?

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On the lower right corner of the screen, where your icons are, right-click the one that looks like a battery. You'll then have an option to open power settings. On the left side of the screen that pops up, you will have a bunch of options to reconfigure your charging settings.

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My Dell Latitude E5410 Series Computer is not charging. How do I fix it when it's not working?

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Check your cord to the device and ensure your light on your laptop is lit up. If it isn't, it probably a bad cord or battery. Check your cord for cuts and frays. If the cord is good, it is your battery and you should probably replace it.

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What do I do if a newer laptop has stopped charging?

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Check to see if the battery icon says it is plugged in but not charging. You can do this by hovering over the icon. If so, the fault is with the charger. If not, it might be the computer. Sometimes you also have to twist around the cord to get it to start charging.

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I have a new battery and it won't charge. What should I do?

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The problem might be not fully unpackaging the battery, as in there might be some plastic to remove to ensure power flow. The problem could also be in the BIOS. See your provider.

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Why won't my battery fully charge?

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Battery cells degrade overtime. There's nothing you can do, other than to buy a new battery.

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My Smartbook is brand new but won't charge. What can I do?

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Return it for a replacement, it sounds as though the charging cable or battery is bad.

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Should I leave my laptop to charge overnight to see if that works if it is not charging?

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No, if your laptop isn't charging when you plug it in, it's unlikely it will start charging sometime during the night.

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I replaced my battery and now my Windows won't start. What should I do?

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Check the battery model number first to see whether or not it's compatible. Then, you should reinstall the drivers and restart it.

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