Laptop won't charge

One of the most common laptop problems is the battery not charging when the power supply is running. This problem can suddenly appear even on a brand new device just brought from the supermarket. Read on for a detailed analysis of common sources of breakdowns and ways to eliminate them.

Laptop won't turn on

The most common reason why a laptop won't boot is a fault in the energy storage device. The battery stops holding a charge, no power is supplied and does not allow the device to turn on. The breakdown is easy to detect: in this case, there is no indication button, the LEDs do not light up, and the laptop functions only when charging is turned on. The solution to the problem is to replace or repack the battery. Damage can also be found inside the laptop's charging mechanism. In this case, the gadget does not turn on, either with or without charging. To check, you can connect another drive and boot the laptop. Only purchasing a new charger will help here.

To avoid complications in the operation of the power connector, you should first connect the cord to the laptop, and then only the plug into the outlet. This eliminates the possibility of a short-term spark occurring when the plug is connected.Other global problems may include a broken adapter, broken contactors, a BIOS firmware bug, and others.

Reference! If there is a warranty on the equipment used, then in circumstances where it is impossible to start the system on your own, you should use the services of a service point.

Laptop won't charge

There are often precedents when a perfectly working battery suddenly stops functioning normally. At the same time, the laptop itself is working and charging is carried out. A universal trick is to reset the parameters in the BIOS. To do this, disconnect the system and remove the battery. Then hold down the connection button for about one minute, then plug the wire into place and connect the equipment to electricity.

After turning on the laptop, open the BIOS using a step-by-step combination of the F2, F12 and DEL buttons. You need to return the original settings and save them. Then turn on the PC again and, while holding down the power button, turn off the power to the equipment and reinsert the drive. A flashing notification will soon appear indicating that the charge has been installed.

Let's consider other problems and options for eliminating them:

• A prompt should appear on the screen indicating that the battery is connected, but there is no charge. In such circumstances, you should check the electrical voltage in the entire room or point socket.
• There is a problem with the electrical cable, which may become twisted or cause interference. In other words, there may be damage on it that is often invisible to the eye. The voltage is checked with a tester or by connecting the cord to a third-party unit. In most cases, you will have to spend money and buy a new cable.
• The adapter has turned off. If you are sure that there are no problems with the wiring, then you should take a closer look at the adapter.The sensor may light up, but this does not mean that the equipment is functioning correctly.
• Battery overheating. To avoid damaging the drive, the system automatically blocks its charging. If the problem is detected a couple of minutes after turning it on, then the problem is hidden in the overheating of the battery.
• Software errors. It is possible that the battery is still charging, but the indicator does not show this. You should reboot and explore the settings again. If illegal software was downloaded to administer the power mechanism, you need to remove it and check the accuracy of ACPI. To do this, find the section on batteries in the task manager. If the indicated point is not present, then this already indicates a hardware defect in the links or connectors.

Why won't my new laptop battery charge?

The newly purchased device is subject to a standardized license. In such circumstances, the battery does not charge due to a manufacturing defect or misidentification of the battery. It is better to eliminate the discrepancy in the following way:

1. disconnect the gadget from the power supply;
2. take out the drive;
3. press the main button for about twenty seconds;
4. put the battery back;
5. connect the charger and make sure it starts correctly.

If the equipment has a removable battery, you should completely turn off the charging and remove the drive from its box. Next, hold the Power key for one minute. Then put the battery back in place, turn on the charger and after 15 minutes, start the device. You can also turn off the charging of a working device and leave the battery alone. The power key is held until the device is completely turned off and the power module starts.After a quarter of an hour, the laptop can be turned on again.

Attention! The problem in question can occur in any equipment, regardless of its age and manufacturer.

Why does the laptop only work from the network?

In 99% of the difficulties that occur, the drive is to blame. After all, any battery has its own approximate guaranteed period of use. If the device is physically outdated and the battery has not been changed since purchase, then you will have to buy another one. The fact is that after a certain time, the cells lose their properties and it is no longer possible to charge them. A breakdown can only be detected by a service support technician using specific equipment. If the battery is completely new, then the following reasons are possible:

• A normal short circuit caused by a poor quality battery. In this option, you need to take it out and work on the device without it. Then the battery is inserted back and turned on only with it, without focusing on the network.
• Even brand new batteries can run out in a short period of time. After all, everything will be determined by the characteristics of the assembly and the reliability of the equipment supplier.

Situations often arise when the user cannot understand the inconsistency because the drive is connected and the indication button indicates that it is charging. However, in reality it does not exist. In these circumstances, the previously described methods should be applied. If they did not work, then the problem must be looked for in the following:

• Defective charging or weak charging power due to wear of its components. If the gadget boots quickly without a battery, then pay close attention to the power module or other links and microconnectors.
• Drive malfunction or controller malfunction.
• Faults caused by connection and wiring.Oxidation often occurs.
• Damage to the charging connector.

Important! In more difficult circumstances, flaws can be detected at the level of the power structure of the gadget itself, and only experienced experts can diagnose them.

What to do?

Before undertaking various activities on your own, you should clearly understand that the power module is inserted both into the device and into an electrical outlet. If the connection is made through a network filter, then you should make sure that it is working. If the power supply consists of a pair of independent elements, then disconnect them and then reassemble. Let's consider some more specific subtleties that may be useful:

• Inconsistencies with utilities often arise after installing updates, so it is recommended to download the original software for power regulation. For example, some advertised utilities may have a mode set to ensure the longest possible battery life. It can be a charge blocker. Cutting-edge systems can independently determine the best way to use the drive. Therefore, it is better not to download dubious programs.
• The charging prompt appears even if, with the drive fully charged, you disconnect the PC from the network and connect it again after a short period of time. The message will soon disappear.

Reference! It doesn’t hurt to make sure that other household appliances (cassette recorder, toaster, etc.) located in the apartment or office are working.

When problems arise with charging a laptop, most owners prefer to immediately buy a new battery. After all, the guaranteed operating time of the battery is designed for 3-4 thousand times of charge and the reserve gradually decreases.However, there is no guarantee that changing the element will solve this problem. You can determine the possible causes of malfunctions on your own, without calling a technician.