Pavilion dv6- turns off when power cord removed
There's a certain way I can unplug it where it doesn't shut off- but 99% of the time when the adapter is pulled out it shuts off. Has a new battery that shows 100% charged, and lasts a good hour if I can get it to stay on when unplugged. ONce it shuts off, it only comes back when the adapter is plugged in. Do I replace the adapter, battery (again), or something else?
Hi @SavannahsDad
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that your notebook turns off when the cord is unplugged. I am happy to assist. If the battery is showing as fully charged whenever you do this it almost sounds as if there is a bad connection between the battery and the notebook.
Here are some things you can look at for now.Computer Does not Start (Windows 7, Vista, XP)
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Let me know if any of that is useful to you, or if you see any other symptoms.
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