Only 2 months old Samsung RV511 97% available (plugged in, not charging) uninstalled Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery then reinstalled but wont charge? Only 2 months old

the charger plug?
if the notebook does not indicate that the battery is charging, it's might be that the battery itself is operating correctly, but its power management software may have become corrupt or troubled. In order to correct the problem, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the power management software by using the Device Manager
To correct the battery's power management software, follow the steps below.
1. Click Start and type device in the search field, then select Device Manager .or right click on My Computer,select properties,click Hardware tab,click Device Manager
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes

the charger plug?
if the notebook does not indicate that the battery is charging, it's might be that the battery itself is operating correctly, but its power management software may have become corrupt or troubled. In order to correct the problem, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the power management software by using the Device Manager
To correct the battery's power management software, follow the steps below.
1. Click Start and type device in the search field, then select Device Manager .or right click on My Computer,select properties,click Hardware tab,click Device Manager
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes

If the battery is not charging,it can be that the battery itself works properly,but the system doesn't indicate that the battery is charging. in order to fix this problem,you will need to reinstall the battery management software by using Device Manager
1.Open Device Manager
Right click on My Computer->select Properties->click Hardware tab->click Device Manager
or if you're using Vista or windows 7,type "device" on the Start menu and select Device Manager
2.Expand the Batteries category
3.Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes .

If the notebook battery is not charging or the notebook does not indicate that the battery is charging, it's looks like that the battery is working, but its power management software may have a problem. You will need to uninstall and reinstall the power management software by using the Device Manager.
1.go to device manager
Right click on my computer->select Properties->click the Hardware tab->click device manager
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes

If the notebook battery is not charging or the notebook does not indicate that the battery is charging, it's looks like that the battery is working, but its power management software may have a problem. You will need to uninstall and reinstall the power management software by using the Device Manager.
1.go to device manager
Right click on my computer->select Properties->click the Hardware tab->click device manager
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes

If the battery is not charging,it can be that the battery itself works properly,but the system doesn't indicate that the battery is charging. in order to fix this problem,you will need to reinstall the battery management software by using Device Manager
1.Open Device Manager
Right click on My Computer->select Properties->click Hardware tab->click Device Manager
or if you're using Vista or windows 7,type "device" on the Start menu and select Device Manager
2.Expand the Batteries category
3.Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes .

THIS IS THE SOLUTION AND IT WILL TAKE 90 SECONDS TO FIX

Power management software in Windows Vista

Understanding battery charging issues
If the notebook battery is not charging or the notebook does not indicate that the battery is charging, the most likely scenario is that the battery itself is operating correctly, but its power management software may have become corrupt. In order to correct the problem, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the power management software by using the Device Manager. This document will explain how to uninstall and reinstall the ACPI Battery listings in Windows Vista, as well as how to obtain and install updated BIOS files, if needed to correct other battery issues.
Uninstalling and reinstalling power management software in Windows Vista
In order to correct problems with the battery's power management software, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start and type device in the search field, then select Device Manager .

2. Expand the Batteries category.

3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall .
WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.

4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes .
Alternately, select Action > Scan for hardware changes .
Windows will scan your computer for hardware that doesn't have drivers installed, and will install the drivers needed to manage your battery's power. The notebook should now indicate that the battery is charging.

adapter has gone bad or battery charger slot is not working fine

f the notebook battery is not charging or the notebook does not indicate that the battery is charging, the most likely scenario is that the battery itself is operating correctly, but its power management software may have become corrupt. In order to correct the problem, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the power management software by using the Device Manager. This document will explain how to uninstall and reinstall the ACPI Battery listings in Windows Vista, as well as how to obtain and install updated BIOS files, if needed to correct other battery issues. Uninstalling and reinstalling power management software in Windows Vista In order to correct problems with the battery's power management software, follow the steps below.

1. Click Start and type device in the search field, then select Device Manager .
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Under the Batteries category, right-click the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listing, and select Uninstall . WARNING: Do not remove the Microsoft AC Adapter driver or any other ACPI compliant driver.
4. On the Device Manager taskbar, click Scan for hardware changes . Alternately, select Action > Scan for hardware changes .

Windows will scan your computer for hardware that doesn't have drivers installed, and will install the drivers needed to manage your battery's power. The notebook should now indicate that the battery is charging.

you have gotten stuck at other power levels, so trying powering it down with AC adapater and battery in, remove battery and then put in back in, see if charge light will come on steady.


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