My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the tray
reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it charge
again?

Did you ever get a answer to this question? I just purchased a new computer
and the same thing is happening. It's not even a month old.

Thank you ahead of time for your reply.

"Lhynard" wrote:

> My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
> computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the tray
> reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it charge
> again?

"Roxie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:4248D51F-56B4-4330-93EF-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Did you ever get a answer to this question? I just purchased a new
> computer
> and the same thing is happening. It's not even a month old.
>
> Thank you ahead of time for your reply.
>
> "Lhynard" wrote:
>
>> My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
>> computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the
>> tray
>> reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it charge
>> again?

Looks like you have either a bad battery of a circuit fault. There's not
much you can do software option wise to cause this to happen. You do have a
backup battery, don't you. I always keep one around. It's particularly
useful traveling when I find I can't get to a power outlet (read forget).
You can pick one up cheaply on e-bay.
BobF.

"Bob F." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:52C115B3-25BF-41A7-8A87-(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Roxie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:4248D51F-56B4-4330-93EF-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Did you ever get a answer to this question? I just purchased a new
>> computer
>> and the same thing is happening. It's not even a month old.
>>
>> Thank you ahead of time for your reply.
>>
>> "Lhynard" wrote:
>>
>>> My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
>>> computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the
>>> tray
>>> reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it
>>> charge
>>> again?
>
> Looks like you have either a bad battery of a circuit fault. There's not
> much you can do software option wise to cause this to happen. You do have
> a backup battery, don't you. I always keep one around. It's particularly
> useful traveling when I find I can't get to a power outlet (read forget).
> You can pick one up cheaply on e-bay.
> BobF.

In my experience with a Fujitsu laptop running Vista Business, the battery
must be at less than 90% before it will start charging. I assume that this
is to maximize the number of recharging cycles.

- Astigmatic Owl

No, I never got an answer, but it got more comlicated. I found that I had
this problem with one of my power cords and not the other. Obviously, this
implies a problem with the power adapters that have been shipped to us more
so than a Windows problem. But after two months, the second power cord is
defective as well. I need to contact Dell about this, I think.

"Roxie" wrote:

> Did you ever get a answer to this question? I just purchased a new computer
> and the same thing is happening. It's not even a month old.
>
> Thank you ahead of time for your reply.
>
> "Lhynard" wrote:
>
> > My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
> > computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the tray
> > reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it charge
> > again?

I have discovered this problem must actually be in the power adapters, not
the software or the battery. My battery will charge from some power cords and
not others. I need to contact Dell about this sometime this week.

"Bob F." wrote:

> "Roxie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:4248D51F-56B4-4330-93EF-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Did you ever get a answer to this question? I just purchased a new
> > computer
> > and the same thing is happening. It's not even a month old.
> >
> > Thank you ahead of time for your reply.
> >
> > "Lhynard" wrote:
> >
> >> My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
> >> computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the
> >> tray
> >> reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it charge
> >> again?
>
> Looks like you have either a bad battery of a circuit fault. There's not
> much you can do software option wise to cause this to happen. You do have a
> backup battery, don't you. I always keep one around. It's particularly
> useful traveling when I find I can't get to a power outlet (read forget).
> You can pick one up cheaply on e-bay.
> BobF.
>

Roxie,
You want to make sure the green light on your power supply (charger) is on
when you plug in your charger. Otherwise it is for sure not being charged.
Also, you might notice that the light may take a few seconds to go out after
you removed the plug. So, make sure you have a good solid green when you
assume the cable to be good. Also make sure the connection between the power
cable and charger is solid. Some people don't push the plug in enough and
this makes for a loose intermittent connection.
Bob F.

"Lhynard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:1FFCEFF2-27F1-40F7-9037-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have discovered this problem must actually be in the power adapters, not
> the software or the battery. My battery will charge from some power cords
> and
> not others. I need to contact Dell about this sometime this week.
>
> "Bob F." wrote:
>
>> "Roxie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:4248D51F-56B4-4330-93EF-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Did you ever get a answer to this question? I just purchased a new
>> > computer
>> > and the same thing is happening. It's not even a month old.
>> >
>> > Thank you ahead of time for your reply.
>> >
>> > "Lhynard" wrote:
>> >
>> >> My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
>> >> computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the
>> >> tray
>> >> reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it
>> >> charge
>> >> again?
>>
>> Looks like you have either a bad battery of a circuit fault. There's not
>> much you can do software option wise to cause this to happen. You do
>> have a
>> backup battery, don't you. I always keep one around. It's particularly
>> useful traveling when I find I can't get to a power outlet (read forget).
>> You can pick one up cheaply on e-bay.
>> BobF.
>>

I have the same problem as Lhynard as I have only owned my new laptop for a
few days. I just recently upgraded to vista ultimate from vista home premium
and that is when i noticed that my battery would not charge anymore. Any
other solutions? I might try to drain my battery and see how that works but
i would rather wait until I can get some other alternative.

I have the same problem and was wondering if there are any alternative fixes.
I just upgraded my new laptop to vista ultimate and that is when i noticed
that my battery was not charging.

"Roxie" wrote:

> Did you ever get a answer to this question? I just purchased a new computer
> and the same thing is happening. It's not even a month old.
>
> Thank you ahead of time for your reply.
>
> "Lhynard" wrote:
>
> > My laptop battery will not recharge when it is plugged in anymore. The
> > computer runs fine while plugged in, but the battery indicator in the tray
> > reads, "n% available (plugged in; not charging)". How do I make it charge
> > again?

Do all of us with this problem have Dell's? Because I think it might be an
issue with the power adapter.

"David" wrote:

> I have the same problem as Lhynard as I have only owned my new laptop for a
> few days. I just recently upgraded to vista ultimate from vista home premium
> and that is when i noticed that my battery would not charge anymore. Any
> other solutions? I might try to drain my battery and see how that works but
> i would rather wait until I can get some other alternative.