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My hp pavillion laptop will not charge my battery . It won't even work without the battery but plugged in with power supply even though i know battery and power supply are sound.

Is this a software issue or a jack problem. When the computer is plugged up via power supply with the battery in or out of laptop, it will not work. The battery doesn't charge when in laptop but will work as long as i have battery juice. When I take battery out with power supply still plugged in it will not work.

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It won't ever be a 'software' issue....it will be either a :

Adapter/Charger issue (Have it tested by local PC repair shop.)
if it is good, then it is the other prob. If it is not good, then buy a new one.

OR

Laptop power connector issue. (expensive repair.)

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2007

SOURCE: Satellite A100-166 PSAA9E does not charge the battery

Your power controll circuit on the main board is bad, you might need to change that or the entire board itself.. If you can get a technician just to repair the power controll circuit you should be fine. most ppl dont do that cause its difficult. Normally your entire main board is replaced. To fix that i will need to see the board but thats difficult since i am sure you dont live anywhere close to trinidad but i am sure someone close to you will be able to repair it, or your can download your service manual for your laptop and attempt to repair it your self.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2009

SOURCE: Toshiba L35 Laptop will not charge, the charge does not register

Had the exact same problem. New AC adapter fixed it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 22, 2010

SOURCE: Laptop only runs on battery even though p/s is plugged

Hi cgarcia557
this does sounds like a problem with the toshiba power management utility.
Sounds like you've already verified the output voltage on the adapter.
The next thing i would check is for any looseness at the DC power jack on the laptop itself.
if this is snug and the center pin is not loose,
the next thing i would do would be to try reinstalling the toshiba power management utility;
Found here
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp
Go to;
Download tab
choose your model
Laptop>>satellite>>a75-s206

#7 file from top of list
09-20-2004Power
ToshibaToshiba Power Management Utility for Windows XP/2000(v1.23.2.5; 08-20-2004; 8.3M)
Save this file to on your hard drive and then run it.
If this doesnt solve your problem, the next thing i would be looking at is a BIOS issue.
If you arent familiar with this type of procedure, its best to have someone on hand who has done a few successful BIOS flashes.
This is done at your own risk, but ive done a very good number of them on all makes and many models with never a problem.
On that same page, the very first file listing is the one that you would need.
02-11-2009BIOSACPI Flash BIOS version 1.60 for Satellite A70/A75 (PSA70U)(v1.60; 02-06-2009; 3.53M)
you will also need an external USB floppy drive.
If you want to undertake this, post back in here and i would be happy to help you with the procedure

If this has helped you, please dont forget to take the time to rate, that gives us the satisfaction that a problem was solved

budmrtn

Bud Martin

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2010

SOURCE: D/C power jack

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 27, 2010

SOURCE: My laptop won't turn on even though it's plugged into the recharg

1)Reason
a.No voltage.
b.External shot circuit or overcharge, anti-charge
c.Cells expansion and short circuit caused by direct anode contact and continuous high efficiency electric current overcharging.
2)Solutions:
a.Check if the battery is without voltage or electric current.
b.Avoid short circuit.
c.Avoid collision and pressure among batteries.
d.Charge the battery after it automatically powers off , then full charge the battery.

check above hope it help your laptop.good luck to you!
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if not match model please find one here:toshiba laptop battery

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