when you charge the battery is it attached to the computer? when you discharge is it the same. very computer illiterate.
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You just plug it into the electrical outlet & the other end into the computer. If you are not moving the laptop keep it plugged in...Wont hurt...
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Put the battery into the laptop and make sure the power is on. The battery will charge (you should see some indication of this via notification lights on your laptop or, if the computer is turned on, on the desktop screen.) This will indicate that the battery is charging. Once fully charged, you can move to the discharge step. To discharge the battery, turn the AC power (not the computer) off. The computer should continue to run (using the battery only) and you should be able to continue running programs. The on screen battery indicator will show you that the battery is losing it's charge. A full discharge could take 2 - 4 hours or more, depending on how the power use is configured on your system. Once you are nearing the depletion of the battery charge, Windows will put a warning on your screen to turn power back on. If you don't do this, Windows will save the work you are doing and shut down the machine. After a complete discharge, you have to turn the AC power back on for your machine to operate. The computer will be operational and the battery will begin to be recharged at that point.
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You will have to uncover the area where the batteries are placed. The data cable is located there. And you simply plug it to your computer.
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I purchased the battery because the original one wasn't working. I don't use use the computer unplugged, so I can't tell you.
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You attach the charging or balance tap of the battery to this device. Do not connect the discharge tap.
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My laptop still didn't work after I put in the new battery. I don't think it was a problem with the battery but some dysfunction of the computer. The computer failed to keep a charge even with the AC attached.
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Just plug it in to the wall with the cable supplied, and that will charge the battery in the computer. Good luck!
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Is it possible the battery is not charged? The instructions suggest it is necessaryto discharge fully then recharge. It may be it came discharged, and must be on charge to be recognized, I bought an inexpensive battery and it lasted aboutthree days, then began indicating it should be replaced. The only other possibilitywould be an incorrect battery?Best regards,Sammy
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You can charge with it but it can't tell when the batteries are charged. It will keep on charging until you unplug it. You use the usb cord that came with it.
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yes, the battery is required when connected to the computer. Just tested it to make sure.
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You can't charge it before you install it. What you need to do is take out out battery, then when you insert new battery, merely leave the computer closed and leave it for 12 hours plugged in. That will charge the battery. Be sure you are not temped to open up the computer and try to do something on it while it is charging.
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It comes with a USB cable that you can use to attach it to your computer. That will charge the battery. I ended up buying an accessory kit for it, which included an outlet charger.
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No, your cord still plugs into the computer charging the battery, just buy the battery. I have had my battery for about 1 1/2 months with NO issues!
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I have never used it with the battery. I always use the USB plug plugged into my computer.
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No; with the battery charged you are completely portable.You must connect to the computer to 'download' the scanned codes from the device.You will also plug it in to charge it. But other than that you are portable.
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My original battery started doing this same thing occasionally when it started going bad. If your remove and put back the battery while the computer is still plugged in, then it should start charging. I watch for the charge light on the front to come on. Might take 2 or 3 tries. Hope it helps.
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Charge the battery with the provided charger. Battery is located in the same location as the memory chip
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I have the same computer and I do have the battery charge indicator in the bottom right corner.