My sony has sat for about a year and now when i plug it into the computer to cahrge, it will light up, thentell me to charge the battery, but it wont turn all the way on

change the battery.your battery has gone down because of not using it. and even you cannot switch it on by plugging the charger.

Ifthe laptop battery is more than 3 - 4 years old then the battery could be wornout. Rechargeable batteries have a finite number of charge and discharge cyclesand will lose their charge capacity over time, i.e. won't charge to 100% andgradually the charge reduces until the battery won't charge up atall. ORThe battery shows a 100% charge but when the adapter is disconnected thebattery drops off to zero capacity in a very short time. Ifthe battery drops to an unacceptable charge level then the battery needs to bereplaced.

Hi geethuki,

1-Try reinstalling the firmware http://support.sony-europe.com/dna/wm/nwf/nwf.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=NWZ-B135

2-Charge it after installing the firmware
3-if it does not charges, the rechargeable battery inside it has expired, you will have to get it replaced.

hope i solve your problem if i did, please vote and rate me :)

Regards,
Salman

Try to connect it to your computer using the usb cord that goes along with your unit. Make sure that the phone is turned off and observe if it is charging or not. If it is cahrging you have to replace your battery charger.

Hello,

You use one of two methods
Method 1
1. Install the battery in its compartment.
2. Plug the AC adapter

The battery will start charging, and the status light for the battery will appear amber. The light will remain amber as long as the battery is not fully charged. When the cahrge is completed, the light will turn green.

Of course, if your are using your computer while battery is being charged, it will take three to four times longer to complete the charge.

Method 2

Toshiba sells battery chargers which you can use to charge a battery outside of the computer.


Hope it helps.

Try plugging it into an integrated pc or laptop that has but one manufacturer. Worked for me...wouldn't charge on my 'mixed parts' computer but now is on my one-manufacturer laptop....

Most likely it is the laptop battery, The PC will suddenly lose charge, the battery needs replacing, in my experience laptop batterts last about year before they get to 50% to 10% holding charge otherwords need replacing.

you have to recharge the battery just a jump start
wont be enough.slow charge be better <trikelcharge>

Here is a replacement source

The batteries are covered under warranty for three years. Sony batteries are know for not keeping a good charge after a few years.

If there not holding a charge, they wouldn't appear on the LCD screen at all. I the AC power is working fine, then that probably isn't the source for not getting a charge.

You could try lightly scraping the contacts on the battery and see if that makes a difference and recharge them.

the truth is your battery is not charged, just try and cahrge it, your system will definately come on, and check your source of power as well as power pack if it is working. Good luck