Posts for: #Battery

Why does my PC say ‘Plugged in, not charging’?

#kirksville  #battery  #charging  #ac adapter  Why does my PC say 'Plugged in, not charging'?

A few things to try:

  • OEM charger required for proper handshake; third-party may power but not charge.
  • Battery wear level high; charging disabled by firmware thresholds.
  • DC jack or charge controller board partially failing.
  • Embedded controller/BIOS needs an update or reset (power drain reset).

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What it might be (likely causes)

  • OEM vs third‑party charger mismatch
    Many laptops authenticate their own adapters (Dell/HP/Lenovo). If the brick’s ID line or USB‑C e‑marker isn’t right, the system will run on AC but refuse to charge. Background: USB Power Delivery

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Why is my laptop battery not charging?

#kirksville  #battery  #charging  #dc jack  Why is my laptop battery not charging?

A few angles:

  • Charger wattage too low or failing; test with a known-good.
  • DC jack damage or loose internal connection.
  • Battery wear level high; check with OEM utility.
  • Firmware/EC issues; BIOS update sometimes helps.
  • USB-C PD negotiation quirks with third-party cables.

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What it might be (likely causes)

  • Underpowered or failing charger
    Many laptops negotiate specific wattage. If the adapter can’t supply enough (e.g., using a 45 W brick for a 90 W laptop), you’ll see “Plugged in, not charging” or the battery will drain while in use.

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