Windows 10: Laptop AC Power

Should I always use AC power on laptop when it is available or drain battery , discharge it for sometime ?There are these in my laptop manual.- Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use.- Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.

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laptop's ac power keeps turning off

Hi,

My laptop's battery is no good so I always use the laptop on ac power. It was working fine last night but today it keeps shutting down after a minute or so. I've just noticed the battery icon will start off showing the power plug next to it but then the plug disappears... if I disconnect the power lead and reinsert it, I will get the plug showing again but only momentarily.

Wondering what my first steps should be... is it possible it's a setting or software problem rather than the power unit/cord itself?

(am using trusty old--if loud--laptop at the moment)


thanks in advance.

 

Laptop not booting to Windows 10 after new battery installed.

Hi Mr Bill,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to contact your manufacturer regarding the battery issue. As of now you can power drain your laptop and check if it helps.

Follow the steps below:

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  Disconnect the AC Adapter.
  
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  Remove the Battery.
  
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  Hold the Power button down for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  
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  Reconnect the AC adapter.
  
• 
  Turn on the laptop power.
  

Hope it helps.

 

Laptop Only Running on AC Power

Hi Ferds_N,

Here's what I know (or at least think I do).

1. Laptop batteries are being charged, I have two now...

2. Laptop runs while plugged in with the OEM AC power adapter.

3. Laptop shuts off immediately when it's disconnected from the AC power adapter.

So power is flowing into the laptop from the AC power adapter and charges the battery. Power does not
flow from the battery to the laptop. This is why I think it's a hardware, charging circuit type issue. I just don't know what to use to diagnose and then to repair/replace parts as necessary.

Thanks