Battery

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by TimW, May 14, 2019.

  1. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Suddenly, my ASUS built in battery no longer charges. Do I try tearing it apart to replace it or just buy a new computer? ( And yes, I have tons of music CD's that will go to waste since most new laptops don't have CD/DVD players. )
     
    TimW, May 14, 2019
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  2. locodave

    locodave Corporal

    locodave, May 14, 2019
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  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Nah...but thanks. I think the battery itself died. I don't recall how old this system is....came with 8.1. So it is old....already replaced the power converter a good while back...( Last year?) so just went ahead and ordered a new battery. It looks to be fairly simple to replace.
     
    TimW, May 14, 2019
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  4. Anon-469e6fb48c

    Anon-469e6fb48c Anonymized

    Battery's are pretty easy to replace.Just make sure you got the right kind.In this day and age.Some times it's just cheaper to buy a new one than replace parts.
     
    Anon-469e6fb48c, May 14, 2019
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  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    $16.65.....I'll risk it. LOL
     
    TimW, May 14, 2019
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  6. locodave

    locodave Corporal

    Yupper's, I know what you mean. For giggles, till the new one gets there. Try the links?
     
    locodave, May 15, 2019
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  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I did.
     
    TimW, May 15, 2019
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  8. Anon-469e6fb48c

    Anon-469e6fb48c Anonymized

    How old is your laptop tim....

    My HP has been powered on for nearly a full year and no issues.Seems kinda odd that a battery would fail like that.Sounds like a major hardware issue that Asus has.
     
    Anon-469e6fb48c, May 15, 2019
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  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Wile....I stated that when I got it, it ran Win 8.1 .....it was a while later that MS offered the free upgrade to Win10.....that should give you some idea.
     
    TimW, May 15, 2019
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  10. Anon-469e6fb48c

    Anon-469e6fb48c Anonymized

    oops lol so a while then never mind.
     
    Anon-469e6fb48c, May 15, 2019
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  11. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Did you test the charger to see if it was outputting power?
     
    Digerati, May 15, 2019
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  12. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I am currently using the computer.
     
    TimW, May 15, 2019
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  13. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Ah, well then the charger/psu is working.

    Note sure what to say.

    [Rant on]
    I think there should be a law that says batteries in all consumer electronics (tablets, cell phones, electric razors, remotes, UPS, electric toothbrushes, [fill in the blank] should be user replaceable. I don't care if it adds a milometer in depth and a couple grams in weight to accommodate the connector. And those batteries should be industry standard types and not proprietary too.

    Oh well.
    [Rant off].

    No doubt, for a nice fee, you can return it to an authorized service center. If really handy with your hands and a soldering iron, and you can find a compatible replacement (likely the tricky part), and you know how to strategically place your tongue when disassembling and putting it all back again, I am sure you can do it yourself.
     
    Digerati, May 15, 2019
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  14. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    My tongue is no problem...and after removing the top, the battery is easily accessible and just snaps out. Plus $16. is hardly a prohibition to try DIY> :)
     
    TimW, May 15, 2019
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  15. Imandy Mann

    Imandy Mann MajorGeekolicious

    That's what's nice about expendable cash.............. it can be used for expendable parts!
     
    Imandy Mann, May 15, 2019
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  16. Replicator

    Replicator MajorGeek

    We know :p
     
    Replicator, May 15, 2019
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  17. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Sweet! Let us know how the replacement works.
     
    Digerati, May 16, 2019
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  18. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    If it doesn't go well, will you send some tissues for my tears?? :(
     
    TimW, May 16, 2019
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  19. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Darth Sidious sheds tears??? :eek:
     
    Digerati, May 16, 2019
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  20. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I don't know.....it's never happened....but I thought I was Palatine (?)
     
    TimW, May 16, 2019
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  21. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Digerati, May 16, 2019
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  22. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    LOL...I never looked it up. Cool!!
     
    TimW, May 16, 2019
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  23. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Got the battery. Now, when should I change it? First thing in the morning? Before lunch? After my nap....before dinner.....when no one is around to hear me scream??
     
    TimW, May 18, 2019
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  24. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Second thing in the morning.
    Right after you returned from the outhouse. :eek:
     
    Eldon, May 19, 2019
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  25. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    But I may be suffering from the vapors, Eldon. Are you sure that would be a wise time?
     
    TimW, May 19, 2019
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  26. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    You don't hold your breath when in the outhouse?
     
    Digerati, May 19, 2019
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  27. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    You ever tried holding your breath for 30 minutes???
     
    TimW, May 19, 2019
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  28. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    LOL Hey! I have Crohn's. 30 minutes would be a short trip for me!
     
    Digerati, May 19, 2019
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  29. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    How did this thread go from laptop battery to biological warfare?
     
    Eldon, May 19, 2019
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  30. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Good point. We should get a site administrator to look into that! ;)
     
    Digerati, May 19, 2019
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  31. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Hang on...let me see if anyone is available......
     
    TimW, May 19, 2019
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  32. Digerati

    Digerati Major Geek Extraordinaire

    He might be hiding in the outhouse!
     
    Digerati, May 19, 2019
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  33. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I ain't going in there......have you smelled that place???
     
    TimW, May 19, 2019
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  34. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Done!! Very simple and battery is charging. Only problem was a tiny white plastic piece to lock down the touch pad ribbon .... came off....can barely see it and can't get it back on....but a was going to do a bitch about how the latest Win10 updates screwed my ability to disable the touchpad!! So.........Yea!!!
     
    TimW, May 19, 2019
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