Do I need a new battery for my laptop?

Question

The battery does not seem to be holding a charge or even recognizing the charger 90% of the time so even when I have it plugged into an outlet the laptop still shuts down. Is it the battery, the charger or a combination of the both? Any ideas on what I should do?

Answer 1

It could be a number of things, i.e. the charger, the battery, etc.

But before you go out and buy a new charger/battery consider this.

If the battery terminal isn't firmly snugged up against the laptop, then the adequate amount of energy isn't getting to the laptop to power it.

You can check this by removing the battery from the laptop, and then reinserting back in, making sure all the while that it's in properly, and firmly. If that still doesn't solve your problem, completely remove the battery all together, and insert the power charger. If your laptop still won't charge, then your charger is the culprit.

Here's one for a decent price.

http://www.amazon.com/UNIVERSAL-ADAPTER-...

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

It is probably the charger. However, if your battery is over a year old, you might as well get a new battery also.

There are plenty of sites that sell third party batteries and chargers - just Google your make and model number.  

Answer 4

How old the laptop is ?. Better take it to the vendor or call the vendor

to ask it.

Answer 5

Is this a charger you got with your computer?

  If your laptop's more than a year old, and you used your battery a lot, then yes, you very well might need to replace your battery.

  Otherwise, if you just about never run your laptop on battery - then I think your battery might have troubles otherwise.

  Batteries have a certain number of recharge cycles. Once you're past that number - you need to get it replaced. For most heavy battery users - its about once a year! (Lithium battery)

Answer 6

have your adapter and battery checked.

best buy can do it for a small fee. or your

favorite repair shop.

Answer 7

Laptop batteries get cranky and stop working completely after a few years.  It could even be crashing the computer.  Take it out and see if the computer stops crashing.  (plug it in, of course)

Answer 8

yeah

Answer 9

You need a new decent battery fro you laptop.

Go to this store and buy it online fro cheap http://www.replacetree.com/batteries