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Old November 12th 13, 05:50 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Ghostrider
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Default battery discharging?

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
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