laptop battery always charging...

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by modernage13, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. modernage13

    modernage13 Private E-2

    Hello,

    Recently I bought a new battery for my laptop, a Dell XPS M140. it was not a Dell branded battery, but it fit in my laptop and works. But the problem is that it is always being charged! it never is completely charged and than running on AC power. Also when I have the battery plugged in and my laptop plugged into AC power the battery icon blinks red rapidly. But when I unplug and plug back in the cord, it is fine again. Is there any way to fix this??
     
  2. modernage13

    modernage13 Private E-2

    so i can safely say that this post may have been missed and needs to be bumped...can someone help me??
     
  3. modernage13

    modernage13 Private E-2

    please...any replies to this???
     
  4. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    Take it back to where you purchased it from, if possible. Ask for your money back, or a replacement that works. If possible take the laptop with you to show them what happens. If it is a correct replacement then it shouldn't do what it is doing.

    Lots of info on Dell XPS M140 batteries on Google at

    http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&...Dell+XPS+M140.Battery&btnG=Search&sitesearch=

    Check the links out for non-Dell substitutes.

    Bazza
     
    Last edited: Sep 25, 2008
  5. modernage13

    modernage13 Private E-2

    well i ordered it online, so im not sure. i only got it cause it was real cheap. is there anyway i can troubleshoot it?
     
  6. demand youre money back;
    ive done similar purchasing because of cheaper price;nearly always turns more expensive,sorry if this isnt the answer you were looking for....
     

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