Lenovo G550 battery issue, stuck at 0%

Hello,
I've recently purchased a Lenovo G550 (Core2Duo, 4GB RAM), and my batt. says the designed capacity very well, the recharge rate is ok bu the battery does not recharge at all, stuck at 0% and do not raise up.... I've tried to put the g550 on the charge by 24hrs, removed the batt, reinserted and nothing happens, the battery is stuck in 0% forever:
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Someone please help.
Thanks in advance.
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I would suggest a Battery gauge reset, but im not 100% sure if it will work out, though you can try a gauge reset, considering the age of the machine I would also suggest a battery replacement
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I would suggest a Battery gauge reset, but im not 100% sure if it will work out, though you can try a gauge reset, considering the age of the machine I would also suggest a battery replacement
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