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Inspiron 6400 wont power up

  • 15-11-2008 05:16PM
    #1
    kenco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭


    Think I might be in trouble but just in case.....

    Laptop has been fine however on Thursday it would not power up. Looks like it drained the battery and even though I have it plugged in since all I get is the battery light (top right) flicking amber (I think)

    Cant get it started by removing the battery, etc.

    Any help appreciated


Comments

  • #2
    encyclopedia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭encyclopedia


    I have an inspiron 6400 and the battery was totally drained and wouldnt turn on for hours even while plugged in, i just left it plugged in over night and it was working perfectly in the morning, it seems you need to fully charge them after you drain the battery


  • #3
    kenco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭kenco


    Thought that might have been the problem but I have it plugged in since thursday and there is nothing doing. I have it plugged into the mains and its only when I try to start it up that the battery indicator comes on and when it does it just flickers. I have tried other power supplies and nothing changes. I might see if I can get my hands on another battery (charged) and see what that gives me.

    I was hoping it might be something obvious and but not looking good at the moment


  • #4
    Photi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 669 ✭✭✭Photi


    Have a look here Kenco.

    Could be bad news I'm afraid.


  • #5
    kenco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭kenco


    Thanks Photi I had a look at that but guess what tried to power it up at lunch time and it came back!

    Seems to be working fine now and I have run a load of diagnostics and everything is clean (apart from the battery which is near end of life??)


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