My battery has been lasting w/o the cord for about 20 minutes and about 5 when playing a movie.
Now it won't even stay on when unplugged like it's not a laptop anymore, just a desk computer.
Could it be loose? Can I charge this battery like a car battery? Any suggestions?
2007-01-26 15:50:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
You've probably burnt out the poor battery by keeping in on charge all the time.
General rule for batteries are, when it's fully charged, unplug it from the AC or it will DRAIN it and shorten it's life, which has happened in your case.
You're gonna need to get a new one now. That battery is dead.
When you do, only plug AC in to charge your battery. Once charged, let it run on battery till it drains all the way down, then charge.
Turn off when not in use, even hibernation can drain life out.
2007-01-26 16:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can. After a while batteries will hold less and less of a charge. 500 recharges are usually the limit.
The 20 minutes use time shows that it was already on the way out. That is a very short time.
2007-01-26 16:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 14:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately laptop batteries have a limited lifespan, depending on how much you use them, usually about 2-4 years. So you it may be time to replace yours. Here's some more on how to extend a batteries life:
http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/usingyourlaptop/f/laptopbattery1.htm
2007-01-26 16:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by asyland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
batteriess can die.
try this, this might work. Put the batterie in a zip lock back and put it in the freezer. leave it overnight, in the morning wait for it to defrost and try recharging it. some batteries can be resurrected this way.
Hope this helps
2007-01-26 16:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by usthath@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When laptop batteries go it is usually very suddenly.
2007-01-26 15:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can die. If it doesn't hold a charge, get a new one. Use the charger that came with it.
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2007-01-26 16:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋