Laptop battery death

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-02-09, 06:48 PM

Hey guys,

I've been having some problems with my laptop battery recently. I noticed a while ago that even when plugged in, the status readout read "97% Not Charging", but I thought nothing of it (I very rarely have it on battery power anyway)

Then, a few days ago, I picked up the laptop, and it turned itself off. I know I didnt press any buttons by mistake, it just went "Byoooo". I tried to turn the thing on again, and at first, it worked fine, I could log in, and the desktop displayed as normal. Then, the battery readout appeared, and for a split second read "0%" and the laptop again turned itself off.

It works fine with the battery removed, but I'd like to know what the hell could've happened to make the battery drain itself so quickly, and not charge again?

The laptop model is an Advent 111C (I think, the labels arent on there anymore) and I dont believe it's even a year old. The battery model is an LG Rechargeable Li-lon battery with a 14.4 Vdc rating. (If that helps any)

Any ideas?

FIREWALL · 02-02-09, 06:57 PM

Not that it helps KP but, the LG company is haveing some probs too.

One of the first things I bought for my laptops was bigger batteries.

AVGWarhawk · 02-02-09, 07:14 PM

I did read there was battery issues for some laptops. I'm thinking Sony in particular. I do not remember for sure. Sounds like a crapped out battery. Might google your computer for battery issues.

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-02-09, 07:23 PM

Or storm into PC World with a scornful look.

AVGWarhawk · 02-02-09, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Or storm into PC World with a scornful look.

That works until security shows up to show you the door.

A Very Super Market · 02-02-09, 08:51 PM

Hmm, do you leave the laptop plugged in with the battery in as well? My battery died because of that..

02-02-09, 06:48 PM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Laptop battery death Hey guys, I've been having some problems with my laptop battery recently. I noticed a while ago that even when plugged in, the status readout read "97% Not Charging", but I thought nothing of it (I very rarely have it on battery power anyway) Then, a few days ago, I picked up the laptop, and it turned itself off. I know I didnt press any buttons by mistake, it just went "Byoooo". I tried to turn the thing on again, and at first, it worked fine, I could log in, and the desktop displayed as normal. Then, the battery readout appeared, and for a split second read "0%" and the laptop again turned itself off. It works fine with the battery removed, but I'd like to know what the hell could've happened to make the battery drain itself so quickly, and not charge again? The laptop model is an Advent 111C (I think, the labels arent on there anymore) and I dont believe it's even a year old. The battery model is an LG Rechargeable Li-lon battery with a 14.4 Vdc rating. (If that helps any) Any ideas? __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-02-09, 06:57 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Not that it helps KP but, the LG company is haveing some probs too. One of the first things I bought for my laptops was bigger batteries. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-02-09, 07:14 PM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I did read there was battery issues for some laptops. I'm thinking Sony in particular. I do not remember for sure. Sounds like a crapped out battery. Might google your computer for battery issues. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-02-09, 07:23 PM	#4
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Or storm into PC World with a scornful look. __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-02-09, 08:51 PM	#6
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hmm, do you leave the laptop plugged in with the battery in as well? My battery died because of that.. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!