CONFLICT: when batt dies,will work if just use cord?; some claim 'works while charging' or 'powers better' VS 'wont work plugged' or 'book say no';WTF
1403101
I can only answer for the one that I own. I can plug it in and it runs just fine, especially when battery is low. If your battery is completely dead, with no chance of ever charging again, it probably has a short and it, theoretically, will NOT work when plugged in either due to the shorted battery. I hope somewhere in what I said you find the answer that you were looking for.
1403102
It worked for me while plugged in, but only if I allowed the battery to fully charge. The trimmer would drain the battery faster than it could charge it, it's not like an appliance that would run full speed with cord or battery. The problem was when using it on consecutive days without recharging when traveling, you had to have the cord with you.
1403103
I can only answer for the one that I own. I can plug it in and it runs just fine, especially when battery is low. If your battery is completely dead, with no chance of ever charging again, it probably has a short and it, theoretically, will NOT work when plugged in either due to the shorted battery.I hope somewhere in what I said you find the answer that you were looking for.
202097
I have not tried that because the batt. Lasts so long, but you should be able too.
1986356
I don' know. I believe letting/not letting them discharge is NOT an issue with this type (they don't have the ghost charge problems other models do) . I recharge mine when they still have life left and haven't noticed a shortened lifespan, but haven't done a formal experiment.
1023553
As like anything else that doesn't have an auto shut-off, Yes, it will continue to use Power while charging at the same time!Always remember to turn it off!It will still charge, but, it'll take quite a bit longer with it on than off!I hope this clears things up for you.
279536
When mine died out on me the other day, I tried to plug it in and use it right away but it didn't work. When i let it charge for 10 minutes I was able to use it plugged in.
888466
I really don't know. From what I understand with any battery you should fully charge the battery before each use and you should fully let it die (don't keep it plugged in while you are using the computer at the same time). Not that many people actually fallow these suggested steps but they help to is that to elongate battery life.
560727
Glad you asked. It seems like mine has died after less than three months and perhaps 2 dozen charges. I had used it to charge my phone while I still used the phone. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. And unfortunately I can't find the box it came in so I probably can't return it, either. It was great while it lasted, but.... Does this help you make a decision? ;]
1779709
Mine never worked at all. My advice would be to do like I did: request a refund, then throw this battery in the garbage and spend a few bucks on an Anker or other decent brand. :-) Seriously, you may want to remove the battery while the computer is plugged in and see if it changes anything on the status display. If it changes, you know the battery is bad, if not, I would suspect a problem with the computer.
1678634
No problem - I use both in same charger. BTW the Sony bat is noticably heavier. More energy storage.
1640596
Does battery check out as being OK? Will it charge? Is light on charger GRN?My Bat died 10 months. Worx replacedIt under WARR.
310596
I have several cordless power tools, more voltage means more power. Make sure it's Lithium Ion and not NiCad or NiMH, if they even still make those...LiIon sit on the shelf and hold their charge forever, the others don't. More costly, but worth it.
208715
I've heard that constant drains on the battery can be hard on it, which I find somewhat contradictory (clock, radio saves, etc) but still feel there may be some merit to. I've only used my always-on 12v supply in my car twice, when my phone was important but completely dead.If the camera doesn't have a Charge light, your phone charger should (or at the very least, your phone should show whether it's charging on the screen or not). I'd use that to see if it's switched, requiring the On position (or, perhaps on some models, Accessory), or constant.
1954912
I'm going to try this...letting it die so it will turn off, if it's not off already, then charging it up, and see if I can get it on. If I can't, I'm just going to send it back and either get another one, or I'm going to have the money refunded so I can get something different.
1779711
This one has been working fine for me, although I get the "nearing the end of it's life" message way too soon. I had your problem with my Dell Latitude work laptop. They tried three different new batteries and none would charge. I tried my home power cord and it still different work. Others (with slightly different models) had no problems. I'd agree with Dennis and try his suggestions, or see if it will charge in someone else's laptop. I went back to my "non-extended" battery and have no problems with it charging.
536649
It means the battery has an error. I'm trying to see how to fix the battery with other chargers. I tried draining it with a flashlight then charging it again. It worked, and was able to charge completely, but then the blinked came back.
2165468
Agree with other 2, make sure it charged because that's how you turn it on. I've had no trouble with mine, works beautifully.
1710441
Mine used to work great while plugged in even with low battery, recently this isn't the case. I have it for more then 2 years and now the battery doesn't hold the charge long enough for a single use and the unit doesn't work solely on the AC power, i.e. with no battery and plugged in, it doesn't work now.