Do I need a new battery? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

fallsauce · 05-20-2006, 03:22 PM

A few days ago, the multip outlet stopped working, I didn't notice since my laptop just went to battery power. I was watching a DVD at the time the notification didn't come up. All of a sudden it went into hibernation, which is when I found out the outlet was dead.

I switched the computer on the next day with a new outlet. But the icon at the bottom right switches between a plug and a plug with a lightening bolt. When I put my mouse over it, it first said 5% remaining. The next day 6%, until it reached 8%. It's been at 8% for a couple of days now.

MikeSty · 05-20-2006, 07:04 PM

Are you sure the outlet was dead, and not the actual charger/adapter?

Nimetic · 05-21-2006, 04:00 AM

Due to constant winding, unwinding and movement - it's possible that the wires in the power lead eventually broke.

You know... it's like that trick where you wiggle a wire back and forth until it breaks.

Anyways, I've seen this a couple of times with work laptops. I'd simply go look for a new supply. Take a look at the power cord carefully first. If my theory is correct then the problem would be in the thin bit of the wiring. Probably.

fallsauce · 05-23-2006, 07:57 PM

I feel like an idiot, but right after I pressed 'submit', I realised I hadn't tried letting the battery out and plugging the AC adapter in again.

Anyways, I plugged it in after the pop up warning and it's fine now.

Unless I'm mistaken, there isn't a delete topic button, so now my idiocy will be preserved for generations of young'uns. *Sigh*

05-20-2006, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
fallsauce Insane	Do I need a new battery? A few days ago, the multip outlet stopped working, I didn't notice since my laptop just went to battery power. I was watching a DVD at the time the notification didn't come up. All of a sudden it went into hibernation, which is when I found out the outlet was dead. I switched the computer on the next day with a new outlet. But the icon at the bottom right switches between a plug and a plug with a lightening bolt. When I put my mouse over it, it first said 5% remaining. The next day 6%, until it reached 8%. It's been at 8% for a couple of days now. __________________ "Hey little kitty with your tail dragging on the floor You could have a following in every town that you go" Electric Six - I Invented The Night

05-23-2006, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
fallsauce Insane	I feel like an idiot, but right after I pressed 'submit', I realised I hadn't tried letting the battery out and plugging the AC adapter in again. Anyways, I plugged it in after the pop up warning and it's fine now. Unless I'm mistaken, there isn't a delete topic button, so now my idiocy will be preserved for generations of young'uns. Sigh __________________ "Hey little kitty with your tail dragging on the floor You could have a following in every town that you go" Electric Six - I Invented The Night

05-20-2006, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikeSty The Computer Kid :D Location: 127.0.0.1	Are you sure the outlet was dead, and not the actual charger/adapter?

05-21-2006, 04:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nimetic Junkie Location: Melbourne, Australia	Due to constant winding, unwinding and movement - it's possible that the wires in the power lead eventually broke. You know... it's like that trick where you wiggle a wire back and forth until it breaks. Anyways, I've seen this a couple of times with work laptops. I'd simply go look for a new supply. Take a look at the power cord carefully first. If my theory is correct then the problem would be in the thin bit of the wiring. Probably.