Why is my laptop saying plugged in but not charging?

Why is my laptop saying plugged in but not charging?

First, check the integrity of the battery. Then, with the battery still removed, plug in the power cable and turn the laptop on. If the laptop powers on properly, that means the power adapter is working properly and the problem is likely a bum battery.

How do I fix my Dell charger not charging?

Reset the AC adapter by following these steps:

  1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet for 15 seconds.
  2. Unplug the AC adapter from the laptop.
  3. Plug the AC adapter into a known-good wall outlet.
  4. Plug the AC adapter into the laptop.
  5. Check the LED indicator on the AC adapter.

Why does my Dell laptop not charge while plugged in?

In many cases, the over-heating of the laptop may lead to Plugged in not Charging of the PC. When the temperature of the laptop increases, the battery sensor of the PC malfunctions and tells the battery either it is fully charged or missing the charging completely, thereby causing he error in the battery charging.

Why is my Dell laptop not starting up?

When your Dell computer fails to boot into Windows, don’t fret. Many of the causes of start-up problems are easily remedied with patience and proper troubleshooting. Some older Dell computer models will not boot if a non-bootable disk is in any of the drives. Remove all disks in the drives and try restarting your system.

What is the problem if my laptop is not charging?

Incorrect power supply from the DC source/socket.

  • Faulty power supply unit in the laptop.
  • Damaged charging cable.
  • Low voltage problems in the power source.
  • Battery life is over and can’t take charge anymore.
  • Damaged battery charging circuitry.
  • Is it bad to leave my laptop plugged in, charging?

    Yes it is safe if you keep your laptop plugged in all the time with the battery in it but can slowly degrade your battery capacity (no safety issues here, just decreasing battery capacity). Which is why it is better and highly recommended that you discharge it at least couple of times in a month, to prolong the amount of juice it has.

    Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel.

    Back To Top