Laptop battery no longer charges - you can do that
If your laptop's battery no longer charges, there can be several reasons. We'll show you if you can solve the problem.
Laptop: battery no longer charges - battery removable
In most cases, a broken battery cannot be repaired. If the battery no longer charges, this is often a sign of a defect. If you cannot remove the battery from your laptop yourself, read on for practical tips below.
- Turn off the laptop if necessary and remove the battery. On many models, it can be removed using one or two levers.
- Once you have removed the battery, clean the contacts with a soft cloth or household paper.
- Now connect the power adapter, but leave the battery removed. If the computer also works in this way, the fault is in the battery and you may have to replace it.
Laptop: battery or power pack defective
- Battery analysis: Under certain circumstances, the tools Battery Optimizer and Battery Info View can provide you with a helpful analysis of the defect.
- Laptop batteries lose their charging capacity over time. In some cases, a failure can also occur after just a few months.
- Power pack defective: The power pack usually only breaks if you plug it in incorrectly. The contact in the computer breaks off easily when used incorrectly.
- Exchange: Both the battery and the power supply can be exchanged in all devices. If the battery is permanently installed, a professional or the manufacturer has to go. Power supplies are new on Ebay and used for 5 to 15 euros. A battery usually costs 20 to 40 euros.
In the next practical tip we will show you what you should pay attention to when buying a laptop battery.