Laptop does not charge

46robbie46 · 05-05-2009, 07:28 PM

Hi everyone,

I recently bought an IBM Thinkpad T23 computer from a friend, but the battery does not charge. It will only work if i use the AC adaptor. I knew this when i bought the computer, but its starting to annoy me now.

Has anyone else had this problem? I am running Windows Vista (I know, silly on such an old laptop) and i have looked through all of the battery and power options, but i am still not able to get it to charge the battery.

Any help is much appreciated.

Many thanks, Rob

millz777 · 05-05-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 46robbie46

Hi everyone,

I recently bought an IBM Thinkpad T23 computer from a friend, but the battery does not charge. It will only work if i use the AC adaptor. I knew this when i bought the computer, but its starting to annoy me now.

Has anyone else had this problem? I am running Windows Vista (I know, silly on such an old laptop) and i have looked through all of the battery and power options, but i am still not able to get it to charge the battery.

Any help is much appreciated.

Many thanks, Rob

most laptop batteries will have to be replaced after 3-4 years but some even after 2. its not the laptops fault lol

46robbie46 · 05-05-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by millz777

most laptop batteries will have to be replaced after 3-4 years but some even after 2. its not the laptops fault lol

So you think that i can simply get a new battery and it should start charging again?

I'm not very computer minded as you can probably tell! I thought that i may just have to change some of the settings or something.

Thanks

Midnight_fox1 · 05-05-2009, 07:59 PM

If you leave your battery in the the laptop while being connected to AC power then you start to overcharge your battery. I have an Acer laptop and I overcharged it so much that i barely get 30 minutes into the battery.

**bomberboysk** · 05-05-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight_fox1

If you leave your battery in the the laptop while being connected to AC power then you start to overcharge your battery. I have an Acer laptop and I overcharged it so much that i barely get 30 minutes into the battery.

Huh? laptops have circuits that prevent overcharging. What can happen though is that laptop batteries if you keep them charged 24/7 and never use them, can start to lose battery capacity.

millz777 · 05-05-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bomberboysk

huh? Laptops have circuits that prevent overcharging. What can happen though is that laptop batteries if you keep them charged 24/7 and never use them, can start to lose battery capacity.

+ 1

Midnight_fox1 · 05-05-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bomberboysk

Huh? laptops have circuits that prevent overcharging. What can happen though is that laptop batteries if you keep them charged 24/7 and never use them, can start to lose battery capacity.

thats essetially was i was trying to get at.

**bomberboysk** · 05-05-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight_fox1

thats essetially was i was trying to get at.

Well technically then thats not overcharging, thats sorta like the memory effect that ni-cd cells had though.

Midnight_fox1 · 05-05-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bomberboysk

Well technically then thats not overcharging, thats sorta like the memory effect that ni-cd cells had though.

oh ok sorry about that then.

Euklid · 05-05-2009, 11:04 PM

Lithium-ion batteries lose the ability to hold a charge after about 3000 charges.
For some people that is 3 to 4 years, in my case, that was 11 months. A
replacement laptop battery costs from $80 to $150.

Mines used to be 6 hours in power saving mode. After 11 months, it is now 40
minutes. This is one of the expensive disadvantages of laptops.

Apple has been developing some battery technology that allows their batteries
to last 400% longer - up to 12000 charges. I'm not sure if their new laptops
have it implemented already.

05-05-2009, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
46robbie46 New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Laptop does not charge Hi everyone, I recently bought an IBM Thinkpad T23 computer from a friend, but the battery does not charge. It will only work if i use the AC adaptor. I knew this when i bought the computer, but its starting to annoy me now. Has anyone else had this problem? I am running Windows Vista (I know, silly on such an old laptop) and i have looked through all of the battery and power options, but i am still not able to get it to charge the battery. Any help is much appreciated. Many thanks, Rob

05-05-2009, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Midnight_fox1 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 17 Posts: 900	If you leave your battery in the the laptop while being connected to AC power then you start to overcharge your battery. I have an Acer laptop and I overcharged it so much that i barely get 30 minutes into the battery. __________________ [Mobo]:XFX 780i Tri-SLI [CPU]:Intel Core 2 Quad @3.2Ghz[GPU]:EVGA GTX 285 [HDD's]:WD Caviar Green 500 GB+Seagate 250 GB[RAM]:OCZ Platinum 3 GB[OS]:Windows 7 64-Bit/WindowsXP 32-Bit[Sound]:Diamond 5.1 Soundcard+Logitech X-540 Speakers[Drive]:Pioneer Lightscribe 8x[Case]:Antec 1200[Display]:Gateway 23"[Extra's]:Logitech G11+G5 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Folding@home Username=w4rl0ck7

05-05-2009, 11:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Euklid Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 22 Posts: 581	Lithium-ion batteries lose the ability to hold a charge after about 3000 charges. For some people that is 3 to 4 years, in my case, that was 11 months. A replacement laptop battery costs from $80 to $150. Mines used to be 6 hours in power saving mode. After 11 months, it is now 40 minutes. This is one of the expensive disadvantages of laptops. Apple has been developing some battery technology that allows their batteries to last 400% longer - up to 12000 charges. I'm not sure if their new laptops have it implemented already. __________________ Web Developer Buying a domain? Dynadot.com; better value than GoDaddy. Reliable hosting? 247-host.com; 24/7 support, GREAT prices.

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