Troubleshooting Laptop Battery Problems – Flowchart For AC Adapter, Charging and Battery Life


Taking a logical appraoch to troubleshooting laptop problems can save you time and money, whether you do repairs yourself or pay somebody else. The flowchart for laptop charging and battery issues is part of “The Laptop Repair Workbook”, available through bookstores or direct from www.fonerbooks.com

How do I determine if my laptop battery is defective, or if the computer isn’t charging it?

I bought a used Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop a few months ago. Its battery was completely dead. I ordered a new one on eBay which was charged when I received it. It ran for a couple of hours with the new battery, but won’t recharge. Is it possible the battery is bad or is it most likely the computer? The AC adapter powers the computer fine when plugged in.

Does leaving my Lithium Ion Laptop battery charging drain the battery life?

I read that you should never let the in a lithium ion battery drain to 0 percent. You should only let it drain and charge it back up once a month.

Also, lithium ion has no memory effect so i should be able to charge it whenever i want, (however you must not let it reach a very low percent.) so for example if its at 40 percent i can just hook up the charger and let it charge.

But can I leave my laptop charging while im using it even though its at 100 percent? Does it overcharge or does it automatically stop charging once it reaches full…

(whenever Im using my laptop in a stationary position like in my room for hours uopn hours i just drain to battery to 40 percent, take it out and store it in a cool location)

  

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