Pavilion dv7 only charging when turned off

Hello,
I've got a problem with my HP Pavilion dv7-4050ea (windows 7 64bit). The laptop only charges when the computer is off or in sleep mode. I've already checked the following:
- I tried to charge my laptop from different power outlets.
- I removed my battery and reinserted it.
- I checked the battery's status with HP Assistant and it's ok.
- I reinstalled Microsoft's ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery.
- I updated my BIOS.
- I even bought a new AC adapter
But none of these solutions have worked. Please note: I do not get a "plugged in, not charging" message, as I've read about on this forum.
This is what happens:
1) I plug in the AC adapter and switch on the laptop.
2) The laptop then runs on the AC adapter (or charges the battery) until about 1 minute or so.
3) Then it suddenly enters battery usage mode until it's depleted.
4) And the only way to recharge it, is to turn off the laptop or put it in sleep mode.
If I switch on the laptop, after having removed the battery (so only using the AC adapter), it will just abruptly switch off after about 1 minute or so.
Many thanks for your help, as I really need my laptop to work and this is driving me mad.
Best regards,
Patrick H.

Hello,
This is not an isolated case as I've found several similar cases on this forum while looking for an answer. I would just like to know if I should send my laptop for repairs, or if I can fix it myself.
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