One of the most common reasons a battery may not charge is its health. Old or damaged batteries may only charge partially, lose their power quickly, or go from fully charged to dead in minutes. If you notice that your battery isn't performing as it once used to and you ruled out all other issues, your battery’s health is probably compromised.
By carefully checking and properly securing the AC charger connections and battery, you can eliminate the most common cause of a laptop not charging. 1. Turn off your laptop and disconnect the AC Power Charger from the wallet and your laptop. 2. Ensure that you're using the original AC Power Charger for your laptop.
To troubleshoot and diagnose the battery not charging problem on your laptop follow the below steps in order: Check Power Supply connections & Battery. Check Power Cable & Battery Connection. Disconnect External Devices. Diagnose Battery Health. Run Windows Battery Troubleshooter. Uninstall & Reinstall Battery Device Driver. Update Chipset Drivers.
Check the power jack to ensure a solid connection. A faulty or loose power jack could indicate hardware issues that may require repairs. If you find any issues, you may need to replace the affected cord or adapter. 5. Update Your Drivers Outdated drivers can sometimes cause charging issues. To update your battery drivers in Windows 10: 6.
If the laptop charges when connected elsewhere, the problem is not your computer or charger. To confirm whether the laptop is charging, check for charging lights. Many laptops have a light somewhere on the machine that indicates whether it's receiving power.
Firmly plug the AC power cable into both the wall outlet and the laptop's power input port. Ensure that the connectors are fully inserted and locked in place. 6. Turn on your laptop and check if the battery is charging.