Battery starts discharging when I plug in the charger
Ok my problem is that when i plug-in the charger my laptop battery starting discharging. Any ideas?
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I just ran into this problem with a friend's notebook (not Lenovo, but I did get her to buy a ThinkPad now that she's replacing the old machine ), and it turned out to be the power brick. The cord pulled enough energy for the notebook to see that it was plugged in, but not enough to power the system or charge the battery.
Try reattaching the the plug to the power brick. On my friend's laptop, adjusting the cord restored enough power to charge. It wasn't a 'solution,' but it did show where the problem was and a new power brick ultimately solves it.
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The % counter isn't always accurate.
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iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
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Hello there, LaruaGalliers.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some great troubleshooting steps for your issue:
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1476
Particularly:
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Verify that the outlet being used is working.
Try another USB power adapter if available.
If no other USB power adapter is available, try connecting to a high-power USB 2.0 port (not a keyboard). The computer must be turned on and not in sleep or standby mode.
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If you see the image below, charge the iPhone or iPod touch with USB power adapter for at least 15 minutes.
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iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
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Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
Check if a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated or there are signs of corrosion. Learn about LCIs and corrosion.
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Something other than the Home screen or Low Battery image appears, continue with this article for further troubleshooting steps.
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If the display remains black, go to next step.
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Issue not resolved
My issue is still not resolved. What do I do next?
Contact Apple Support.
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Some basics please, what vintage is your MBP, have you plugged anything else into the wall socket to verify that it is live? which light doesn't turn on, the charger or the MBP?
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Hello jaybearden,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like you are not able to restore the iOS device since you get an error 9. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
Resolve iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
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My i phone3GS will no longer charge - when i plug in the charger the phone says "charging is not supprted with this accessory"
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There are two distinct sets of settings for Energy-Saver items -- one for Battery, one for Power Adapter.
When you plug in the adapter, it needs to wake up and change over to the other settings -- sort of like the hospital waking you up to be sure you get your sleeping pill.
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This problem has developed all of a sudden. I unplugged the computer from the charger and within minutes I got the message "Running on Reserve Power." When I plugged it in the battery percentage read 80%. After few minutes the green light on the charger was lit. The next day whne I got the same message I plugged it in and it showed 44%. Is this a battery issue? Or something else?
How old is your battery?
How many charge cycles does it have?
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