Laptop not charging

[HelpMe000]

Hello. I have had my laptop for over a year and just all of a sudden it has been having charging issues. At random times when I startup my computer the battery just doesn't charge. But when I shut it off the light goes orange and starts charging. Just recently when I turn it off it charges for 15 seconds then the light goes off for a second then stays on for another 15 seconds. I don't understand what is going on can someone please help me?

[LtRyan5184]

i know on most computers if the battery is low and orage battery light comes on are you sure its not the low battery light, if not you might just need a new battery or charger, What kind of computer is it, be specific.

[HelpMe000]

i know on most computers if the battery is low and orage battery light comes on are you sure its not the low battery light, if not you might just need a new battery or charger, What kind of computer is it, be specific.

Well on my computer orange means charging. I have a Toshiba Satellite M55 laptop. I also already had an AC adapter problem with the one it came with 2 months ago. It kept making a constant squeaking sound and stopped charging all together. So I bought a replacement adapter and everything has been working fine until recently. The computer starts up and runs everything just on the battery but it does not charge at all when on.

[HelpMe000]

Oh and also I just took out the battery and tried to startup the laptop just on the AC power and it isn't working. I have no problem paying for a new battery or adapter I just want to know what I need to get I don't want to buy a bunch of accessories and still be stuck with a laptop that doesn't work. Any help would be appreciated.

[Chilly]

Uh oh... I think you might have the same problem with me before, I have the Toshiba A100-SK9 and it was my first laptop, when I bought it and got home, it charged for abit but 2 days later it didn't hold a single charge. When I brought it back, they told me that my system was defective!!! So in otherwords, your system, too, MIGHT be defective.

[HelpMe000]

Well I have had it for nearly 4 months. It might just be the charger which I got on Ebay over a month ago.

[patio]

I'm guessing it was a used charger ? ?

[HelpMe000]

The guy was claiming it was new but it was cheap price. I am thinking I should just buy another adapter. Think it is safe to say?

[patio]

Yep.

Does it have the manuf. logo on it or is it a generic one ? ?

Used electronics are similar to used cars...sometimes it's a gamble.

[HelpMe000]

It just says Replacement AC Adapter. You think I should just bite the bullet and buy a more expensive one?

[patio]

It just says Replacement AC Adapter. You think I should just bite the bullet and buy a more expensive one?

Yep.