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Battery problem

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  • 16-12-2005 12:17am
    #1
    pogcica
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭


    I have a dell c610 running win XP pro
    It will only work thru mains
    the battery indicator light is blinking constantly
    checking control panel/performance and maintenance/power options and then power meter tab it shows battery at 95% and charging.
    does this mean i have a problem with the battery or the lappie?
    are there any other checks i can do?

    thanks in advance


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    #2
    daywalker
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭daywalker


    not really, by the looks of it you will have to get a new battery, as the old one is probably not holding charge anymore, and incorrectly reporting that it is.


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    The battery most likely.

    Try another charger and battery is the only real test.
    Check in your BIOS for a battery refresh option that might help (Doubtful though..)


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    Borderfox
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Its definitely the battery, have the same model with the same problem. Got a new battery from Dell and works like a charm...


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