I have dell Inspiron 5100 the electrical power and charger r ok but the battery is not charging.?
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I had the same issue with my computer.  Unfortunately, the battery has died and you need to replace it.  When you get your new one, try these things to preserve it:  use the charger whenever possible even if the computer is charged, never leave the charger connected when unplugged (it drains power) and shut the computer off when not in use.  These should help to preserve the battery next time!
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you said your laptop is 3 years old. if the battery is of the same age you're a lucky person. a battery seldom last that long when used daily (that's my personal experience).\nas already mentioned before, the battery is gone and you have to replace it.
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If you jump start it and then run to the store or school, the battery is not getting a thorough charge. \n\nFIRST step: Charge it with a charger or drive at least 50 miles, while observing the gauge.\n\nNEXT: check the battery cable connections for corrosion.\n\nNext: check the charging system for proper output.
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Check the battery..Go buy a new Battery.. See if it boots up then..If it dosent then it looks like a computer doctor is needed.Could be costly. If its an old one. it might pay you go buy a newer one.
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unplug it and plug it in again.  if this doesn't work, you may need a new power supply.  if you do need to purchase something, antec is good.
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Maybe your battery has a problem? what I suggest is for you to take out your battery and plug your laptop without the battery. If your laptop works fine, then its a battery problem. If the problem still exist, put back your battery and  change your charger. Did you drop your charger before? there may be some loose connections inside.
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if you got it used. then the batt is dead. if you got it new ans under 2 years. then i would also have you systemboard checked out. some dells systemboard for laptop came from compal systems. that did make systemboard that where bad contacts that charge the batt.
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Even though the battery says its charged it may be bad. Do you know someone with the same laptop, so you can borrow thier batttery to test it.
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check your power supply and makes sure it is connected correctly, and make sure the power supply isnt a dud
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something is fried in your laptop, most likely the internal power module. the clear signs are, the lcd and the hard disk get no power.\ntherefore you have no other choice than getting your laptop to repair.
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replace your charger or take it into a professional or contact toshiba
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Plug it in when you have the chance, if it is new just run it until it is almost empty and then charge it, do it a a couple times.
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check da name of ur battery dell did a recall & sony battery was on reall list as well so if you have a sony go to da sony website and check the barrery numbers on it that was on recall & go to dell battery website if you have a dell laptop  check there battery list & hp laptops check there battery website list as well   also call ur laptop \nmanufacture ask tell them the number of ur battey and ask if it was on recall list
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Make sure it is plugged (sounds funny I know but make sure).\n\nNext, make sure that you did not accidently bend any of the pins on the plug when you plugged it into your computer.\n\nIf still nothingit is probably toast :(
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1.  Disconnect the battery physically from the laptop - let it discharge for a few minutes.\n 2.  Put the battery back into the laptop.\n 3.  Boot up laptop and charge battery.\n 4.  Shut down laptop and unplug adapter from wall and laptop.\n 5.  Boot up laptop\nIf the battery does not maintain a charge at this point, it's probably a goner and needs replaced if you would like to do work independently of a power adapter.
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Hold the botton for 10 seconds and see. some computers are made or even programed that way on XP.\n\nIf that doesnt work, Unplug and check if it will power on using batteries. If nothing check yur cord cause it may be bad meaning yur laptop would not turn on or even charge the batteries. \n\nI f the cord works, it could be the switch on the laptop or the power source. Check yur cord first cause when u carry the laptop by a certified technician, he may charge u plenty and next thing nothing wrong with the laptop itself. Laterz.
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You can actually conduct a simple test on your battery. Leave the laptop on for about half and hour and after charging fully. See if the battery drains fast. If yes then you have to change your battery. Is yours a new note-book or seasoned one. If new then you can actually contact your vendor and inform him and see what he can do for you.