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fireflybob
22nd Sep 2008, 19:00
I have a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop. Although the battery charge is showing 100% the machine will not power up on battery and if I run on AC and pull the cord the machine stops running. I have tried taking the battery out and putting it back in again.
Thanks for any help
Keygrip
22nd Sep 2008, 20:40
Borrow another battery, try it again.
Then you know if it's the battery or the computer.
Half way there.
HandyAndy
22nd Sep 2008, 23:21
Having a similar problem with my spare Toshiba M40 laptop. It's intermittent and after removing the battery pack and connecting AC power, it will boot up just fine. I therefore know the battery is on it's last legs!
Bushfiva
23rd Sep 2008, 00:53
Try some paper or a toothpick to buff the contacts on both the battery and the computer. It's occasionally worked for me.