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Old November 12th 13, 12:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
BillW50
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Default battery discharging?

On 11/11/2013 11:02 PM, Jo-Anne wrote:
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On 11/11/2013 7:09 PM, Jo-Anne wrote:
Using WinXP on a Dell Precision laptop that's about 6 or 7 years old.
Tonight I noticed the battery light was flashing red but I was running on
AC
power (I always keep it plugged in). I pulled the power cord, and the
computer turned off; it should have kept running on the battery. I
plugged
it back in and turned it on. The battery showed 1% remaining and that it
was
being charged. It's up to 19% now.

Does this behavior mean that the battery is dying? If not, what could
have
caused the problem?

Thank you!

Jo-Anne



Yes. The battery needs replacing. For it to last 6 or 7 years is
a pretty good life for it. It will recharge but it will carry the
charge for only a very short period of time.

GR


Thank you, GR! I'll see if I can get one locally.

Jo-Anne


No wait! Some machines once the battery charges, won't recharge or check
the battery unless the AC dies or the battery is removed. As long as it
is charging right now, that is a good sign. Just let it finish. Then
remove the AC and it probably will continue to run on the battery. Btw,
I had batteries last over 12 years.

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Bill
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