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Laptop Battery Q

  • 28-02-2018 7:36pm
    #1
    Raven_k42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭


    Quick question please

    Battery in my Samsung laptop (4 years old) charges when unit switched off. When I switch on and start using....battery drops very fast and even though connected to power doesn't seem to charge (even though plug-icon shows). Lasts maybe 40 mins.

    Is this an obvious case of needing a new battery ?. I suspect so...just wanted another opinion given the symptoms.

    Thanks,
    K


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    sounds like the battery, especially given the age of the laptop.

    to make sure restart your computer and go into the BIOS

    usually you can do this by pressing F2 just as it's restarting

    in one of the bios menus it should tell you the battery status - e.g if it's working properly

    if you're looking to get a replacement battery don't buy a cheap ebay one. it will last a month probably

    https://www.duracelldirect.ie/ may have a battery for your laptop. else try to get an original one but make sure it's not old as batteries degrade


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