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    Charger plugged in but not charging
    « on: July 18, 2016, 10:40:56 AM »
    Early today I kicked my charger and it unplugged while walking out of my room. I was leaving and I was going to be back in a little bit. So I didn't think anything of it. I came back 30 minutes later and my computer was off. I know my computer wouldn't have died that fast. So I plugged it back in and noticed it wasn't charging. So I unplugged the charger from the actual computer and it shut off my computer. I've tried multiple times and it keeps happening. I also noticed my laptop is running faster and louder ever since it happened. This also happened a few weeks ago when my dog hit the cord and it wasn't charging. But I put the cord back in and it started working just fine. I've already tried doing a few things people recommended online, like the following:
     

    >Disconnect AC
    >Shutdown
    >Remove battery
    >Connect AC
    >Startup
    >In Device Manager, Under the Batteries category, right-click all of the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listings, and select Uninstall (it’s ok if you only have 1).
    >Shutdown
    >Disconnect AC
    >Insert battery
    >Connect AC
    >Startup


    But this didn't work for me and after I restarted my computer a second time. The ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery ended up coming back. Any suggestions on what could be the problem?

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    Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
    « Reply #1 on: July 18, 2016, 11:14:59 AM »
    You borrow a voltmeter from a friend and check ans see if the charger really is working.

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    Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
    « Reply #2 on: July 18, 2016, 11:21:21 AM »
    You may have broken the cold solder joint on the internal laptop charging port...a local PC shop can replace/fix this for a fee.

    That's if the charger turns out to be working fine...
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      Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
      « Reply #3 on: July 18, 2016, 11:24:23 AM »
      Would that cause my laptop to overheat? Because it sounds like a buzzing noise coming from the left side. It also possible it could be the battery? Because I do have a spare hp laptop that I got in 2010 but the screen cracked. Which is why I have this laptop now. I'm not sure where the charger is fro that laptop but if I i do find that charger and it doesn't work either. What would that mean?

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        Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
        « Reply #4 on: July 18, 2016, 11:31:29 AM »
        Also, would the batter from my other HP Laptop be able to fit into the one I have now. Just so I can check to see if it is the battery?

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          Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
          « Reply #5 on: July 18, 2016, 12:05:21 PM »
          I was able to find a spare charger. It wasn't from my old HP Laptop. It was from a different laptop but it fit and turned my laptop on but it's still not charging. However, the loud noise is gone and it doesn't feel hot anymore. Could my old charger have been overheating my laptop and this one isn't?

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          Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
          « Reply #6 on: July 18, 2016, 12:26:37 PM »
          I'd be very careful swapping chargers around like that...you can render a laptop to a paperweight if not careful.
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            Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
            « Reply #7 on: July 18, 2016, 02:00:05 PM »
            I found my old laptop and plugged the charger into it. The light turned orange, which means it was charging. So it's definitely not charger. I'm tempted to buy a new battery but I don't want to waste the money if that's not the problem.

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            Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
            « Reply #8 on: July 18, 2016, 03:37:29 PM »
            Both your existing charger...and the battery can be tested at a shop for a nominal fee...
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              Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
              « Reply #9 on: July 18, 2016, 06:53:59 PM »
              I actually took out the battery and switched it with my old laptops battery and now it's charging fine but for some reason my laptop is still being really loud.

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              Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
              « Reply #10 on: July 18, 2016, 06:59:10 PM »
              Inside fan may be obstructed...clogged....or is the buzzing an electrical sound
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              Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
              « Reply #11 on: July 18, 2016, 07:00:04 PM »
              I'd be very careful swapping chargers around like that...you can render a laptop to a paperweight if not careful.

              Same goes for batteries...you're playin with fire...
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                Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
                « Reply #12 on: July 18, 2016, 07:16:31 PM »
                I'm willing to take my chances. I don't really have the money right now to go and buy parts. Would you recommend using an air duster to clan out vents and fan?

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                Re: Charger plugged in but not charging
                « Reply #13 on: July 18, 2016, 07:30:14 PM »
                Sure...ideally thou find something long and thin to holt the fan in place...
                canned air spinup can be too much for the bearings.
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