I talked to dell tech support & they confirmed it as an AC adapter problem. The adapter arrived today , i plugged it in & the same story continues..... plugged in , not charging. Show As far as I observed,there is no problem with my battery & AC adapter as I plugged it to another laptop & its working fine.Also, the connection between the port & the Ac adapter plugin seems to be loose ( i think this is the problem ) . This brings to question... Is the connection that loose that it separates itself with minor disturbances...? If your battery will not recharge at all, but will still discharge correctly, you are likely experiencing a problem with your charge system. Most commonly this means your adapter is beginning to fail, or you have damaged the power socket on the side of the computer where the charger plugs in. In more rare cases you could have experienced a failure in the charge circuit on the motherboard. Does your battery correctly discharge and recharge even though it does not reach 100%? If your battery will discharge and recharge, but gets stuck at a percentage less than 100%, you may have a failed cell in your battery, a problem with your power management settings, or a software calibration issue Battery Report: Power Management: Software Calibration: Often with new batteries, the operating system is unable to correctly measure the charge in the new battery. Your battery may be fully charged, but the power gauge is giving you a false reading. This can be because of some stored data relating to the former battery. If your laptop battery is not charging to 100% you may need to calibrate your battery. Laptop Battery Power Cycle:
If the �Power Cycle� did not help, a full �Re-Calibration� might be needed. Below are the directions for calibrating the battery software: Note: If your computer will not recharge the battery at all this calibration will not help. This process may cause the battery to fail permanently if you are unable to recharge the battery immediately following the discharge. Laptop Battery Calibration For Windows:
Laptop Battery Calibration For Mac:
If the re-calibration is performed correctly and does NOT fix the problem a new battery should correct the issue. Does your laptop say its charging to a certain percentage but turn off as soon as you unplug the AC adapter? If your computer shuts down immediately after unplugging the AC adapter, your battery has failed completely. The most common reason this happens is that the battery ran out of power completely. If a laptop battery runs to 0% and does not get recharged right away the computer will not allow that battery to be used again. Laptop batteries have a computer chip inside each battery. This chip monitors the battery status and requests a charge from the laptop when required. The chip requires a small amount of energy from the battery to continue functioning. When the battery loses all charge the computer can no longer communicate with the battery, and as a safety precaution, the computer will not allow electricity to be sent to the battery. Without the software in the chip to restrict the flow of electricity there would be a potential fire threat, so the laptop refusing to use the battery is a safety feature. Unfortunately, this is a non-fixable state, and a new battery is the only solution. If your original battery still charges and discharges but your Xtend replacement battery will not, the new battery may have run to 0% or it may be a defective unit. This may be an indication that you need to replace your AC Adapter. It is more difficult to charge a new battery than it is to charge an older "broken in" battery. If your AC adapter is not outputting the correct amount of power you can run your computer, and charge an old battery, but you may be unable to charge a brand new battery. If neither battery will recharge, you are most likely experiencing a failure in the laptop charge system (AC adapter, charge port, or motherboard charge circuit). Why is my laptop not charging above 0%?Charging issues are most often the result of faulty power adapters, non-working power outlets, or bad batteries. If everything checks out okay with the hardware, you can usually fix power issues by updating your laptop's power or battery management settings.
How do I fix my laptop battery stuck at 0%?Fix 3: Discharge Static Energy
Remove the battery. Press and hold the power button for more than 20 seconds. It will discharge the leftover static energy from your laptop. Now turn on the laptop without inserting the battery.
Why my laptop is plugged in but not charging?Common culprits include a faulty motherboard, damaged charging circuits, and malfunctioning battery sensors. Your particular make and model of laptop will likely have its own unique issues, and a seasoned tech support operator will have seen all of them.
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