Difficulty with Laptop Battery!

03-30-2006, 04:32 PM

OK, I have absolutely no idea where to post this, because it doesnt seem to fit in any category!

At the bottom left hand corner of my laptop below my screen, there are a few lights, one of which flashes red when my battery is low. Normally when I charge it up using a plug this light goes away! However, today when I plugged in my charger, this red light remained and in fact was flashing faster. This is very unusual! Ive had my laptop for a year and a half and this has never happened before. When I take out my battery, the light goes away. I'm suspecting that my Battery might be dying because when it is fully charged it only lasts for 1hr and 20 minutes. When I got it first I recall it being about 5 hours. And even about6 months ago it was 2hrs and 50 mins at full capacity.

Has anyone any idea what is wrong with my laptop/battery?

adrball · 03-30-2006, 04:35 PM

I don't know, but my batt used to last 2.5 hrs and now I'm down to 30 mins max. Time for a replacement i think.

03-30-2006, 04:36 PM

Is there an annoying flashing red light on your laptop?

redkat · 03-30-2006, 04:36 PM

my laptop is brand new and the battery only lasts for 30 minutes.

that's bad isn't it

and I think this goes in LS

03-30-2006, 04:47 PM

thats not good! What type of laptop is yours? Mine is a Dell D505.

redkat · 03-30-2006, 04:50 PM

Toshiba Satellite A105-S2712

yea it sucks I pretty much keep it plugged in all the time

03-30-2006, 05:00 PM

same here, it doesn't bother me having to keep it plugged in, its just that stupid red light thats pissing me off!!!!!

the rockin edge · 03-30-2006, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 04072511

At the bottom left hand corner of my laptop below my screen, there are a few lights, one of which flashes red when my battery is low. Normally when I charge it up using a plug this light goes away! However, today when I plugged in my charger, this red light remained and in fact was flashing faster. This is very unusual! Ive had my laptop for a year and a half and this has never happened before. When I take out my battery, the light goes away. I'm suspecting that my Battery might be dying because when it is fully charged it only lasts for 1hr and 20 minutes. When I got it first I recall it being about 5 hours. And even about6 months ago it was 2hrs and 50 mins at full capacity.

Has anyone any idea what is wrong with my laptop/battery?

it's probably just at the end of it's life, i think laptop batteries are meant to last for a year or 2. nothing more. (someone correct me if i'm wrong)

Quote:

Originally posted by redkat
my laptop is brand new and the battery only lasts for 30 minutes.

i think you've got a problem there

Liesje · 03-30-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 04072511
OK, I have absolutely no idea where to post this, because it doesnt seem to fit in any category!

At the bottom left hand corner of my laptop below my screen, there are a few lights, one of which flashes red when my battery is low. Normally when I charge it up using a plug this light goes away! However, today when I plugged in my charger, this red light remained and in fact was flashing faster. This is very unusual! Ive had my laptop for a year and a half and this has never happened before. When I take out my battery, the light goes away. I'm suspecting that my Battery might be dying because when it is fully charged it only lasts for 1hr and 20 minutes. When I got it first I recall it being about 5 hours. And even about6 months ago it was 2hrs and 50 mins at full capacity.

Has anyone any idea what is wrong with my laptop/battery?

You probably need a new one. Laptop batteries are not intended to be good for more than a year, year and a half max. I've got a 4 year old one and it lasts for less than 30 seconds on full charge. I don't feel like replacing it because they cost like $100-$200 and I always use a power adapter.

There's probably nothing wrong with the battery if it's over a year old, just get a replacement.

If you don't use your battery often, just leave it out of the laptop. If you DO use it, it's best to use it until it's drained and then charge it up again, rather than always using it for an hour or so at a time. If you do this, only one part of the battery is used and that part will die with half the battery still good behind it.

bono_man2002 · 03-30-2006, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the rockin edge

it's probably just at the end of it's life, i think laptop batteries are meant to last for a year or 2. nothing more. (someone correct me if i'm wrong)

Yep, you'll have to buy a new battery. Is it simalar with the iPod ones too?

the rockin edge · 03-30-2006, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bono_man2002

Yep, you'll have to buy a new battery. Is it simalar with the iPod ones too?

i have a 2 year old iPod and the battery is OK, it's getting shorter life recently though.

Chizip · 03-30-2006, 11:37 PM

my warranty plans lets me get new batteries for free

redkat · 03-30-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the rockin edge

it's probably just at the end of it's life, i think laptop batteries are meant to last for a year or 2. nothing more. (someone correct me if i'm wrong)

i think you've got a problem there

any advice or am I screwed?

Liesje · 03-31-2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chizip
my warranty plans lets me get new batteries for free

I love these kind of warranties! Most people don't get them though, b/c when you're shopping for a laptop, the salespeople aren't too keen on letting you know that you're gonna have to drop at least another $100 on new batteries every few years. My friend has a 3 year warranty that covers one battery per year, so he gets two new batteries regardless of whether the initial ones are dead.

Achtung_Bebe · 03-31-2006, 12:27 AM

^redkat, was your laptop kept on display by any chance? Maybe that's where all the juice went...

Other than that, I've got nothin'.

You should command that Chizip give you one of his free batteries.

Liesje · 03-31-2006, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by redkat

any advice or am I screwed?

No, a brand new laptop bought from any store like CompUSA or Best Buy usually comes with a one year warranty. A brand new battery should be lasting around 3 hours, depending on the type of battery. Call the store that you bought the computer from and they should give you a replacement.

redkat · 03-31-2006, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LivLuvAndBootlegMusic

No, a brand new laptop bought from any store like CompUSA or Best Buy usually comes with a one year warranty. A brand new battery should be lasting around 3 hours, depending on the type of battery. Call the store that you bought the computer from and they should give you a replacement.

thanks

it's not just the comp then it's a bad battery?

Tilli · 03-31-2006, 12:59 PM

My laptop battery doesn't last long either - I usually keep it plugged in any way, so it isn't a real problem. I didn't realise they were supposed to last on average about 3 hours!

03-30-2006, 04:32 PM	#1
04072511 Guest Posts: n/a Local Time: 06:19 PM	Difficulty with Laptop Battery! OK, I have absolutely no idea where to post this, because it doesnt seem to fit in any category! At the bottom left hand corner of my laptop below my screen, there are a few lights, one of which flashes red when my battery is low. Normally when I charge it up using a plug this light goes away! However, today when I plugged in my charger, this red light remained and in fact was flashing faster. This is very unusual! Ive had my laptop for a year and a half and this has never happened before. When I take out my battery, the light goes away. I'm suspecting that my Battery might be dying because when it is fully charged it only lasts for 1hr and 20 minutes. When I got it first I recall it being about 5 hours. And even about6 months ago it was 2hrs and 50 mins at full capacity. Has anyone any idea what is wrong with my laptop/battery?

03-30-2006, 04:35 PM	#2
adrball Refugee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nightclub in Tripoli Posts: 1,733 Local Time: 08:19 PM	I don't know, but my batt used to last 2.5 hrs and now I'm down to 30 mins max. Time for a replacement i think. __________________

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Tilli Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 6,500 Local Time: 06:19 PM	My laptop battery doesn't last long either - I usually keep it plugged in any way, so it isn't a real problem. I didn't realise they were supposed to last on average about 3 hours! __________________

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03-30-2006, 04:36 PM	#3
04072511 Guest Posts: n/a Local Time: 06:19 PM	Is there an annoying flashing red light on your laptop?

03-30-2006, 04:36 PM	#4
redkat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: racing to the waterside Posts: 19,620 Local Time: 11:19 AM	my laptop is brand new and the battery only lasts for 30 minutes. that's bad isn't it and I think this goes in LS

03-30-2006, 04:47 PM	#5
04072511 Guest Posts: n/a Local Time: 06:19 PM	thats not good! What type of laptop is yours? Mine is a Dell D505.

03-30-2006, 04:50 PM	#6
redkat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: racing to the waterside Posts: 19,620 Local Time: 11:19 AM	Toshiba Satellite A105-S2712 yea it sucks I pretty much keep it plugged in all the time

03-30-2006, 05:00 PM	#7
04072511 Guest Posts: n/a Local Time: 06:19 PM	same here, it doesn't bother me having to keep it plugged in, its just that stupid red light thats pissing me off!!!!!

03-30-2006, 11:37 PM	#12
Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: gone Posts: 18,028 Local Time: 01:19 PM	my warranty plans lets me get new batteries for free

03-31-2006, 12:27 AM	#15
Achtung_Bebe New Yorker Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Beneath the noise, below the din Posts: 2,859 Local Time: 12:19 PM	^redkat, was your laptop kept on display by any chance? Maybe that's where all the juice went... Other than that, I've got nothin'. You should command that Chizip give you one of his free batteries.