AC adapter light misguiding
i recently brought a new hp pavillion 15 - e017TX with windows 8 inbuilt. when i switch it off and plug in the adapter after some times it shows white light (which means it is full charged ) and then when i start my laptop it indicates that it is not fully charged and starts charging again and white light also becomes amber.
thanks in advance
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I understand that your when charging the light is not representing the charge correctly on your HP Pavillion 15 - e017TX Notebook PC running Windows 8. I am providing you with the HP Support document: Testing and Calibrating the Battery (Windows 8), which I would like you to review and apply the steps to your computer. This will ensure that your battery is functioning properly and is calibrated correctly to your computer.
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