Qosmio G30-162 - How to handle dead battery?

I only use my Qosmio G30 connected to the mains. The battery is now exhausted and thus I have lost use of the computer. Do I have to replace the battery or is there any method of converting the PC for mains-only use? Any advice appreciated.. Elderly user.

Hi,
No, in such case you cant repair the battery and you need a replacement battery because battery is not repairable.
>or is there any method of converting the PC for mains-only use?
Hmm I dont know what you mean but you dont need a battery. You can also use the notebook with AC/DC adapter only. Thats no problem. :)

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1.switch off computer using on/off blue lit on/off button to close windows operation.
2.make sure that the computer/windows is switch off
3.Now Touch the TV icon (Blue lit button)only or the DVD player ICOn (blue lit button)only. WITHOUT USING THE USUAL ON/OFF SWITCH
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min
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