Problems with Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-739J charging

raresbotea300

Hello!

I have as my main laptop an Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-739J for a few years, but for a while, I have encountered some problems that made it unusable for me.

For a few days, I had encountered some problems with charging it, more exactly being that I can't charge the computer while it's powered on, resulting with the battery and power lights blinking at the same time (or even just the power light blinking in some cases). I took it to a repair shop once and they told me that it was just a software issue, but after a few days the problem persisted.

Also, it's a good thing to know that:

• I don't have the original charger that it came with. I got an original one from a certified shop that has the exact same output values like the one that came with the computer (got it in March 2023);
• I use this computer for some gaming and sometimes high-power apps like AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop, where having the laptop connected could be considered as a necessity.

Do you think that it would be a software issue? Do I need to get an internal part changed? I will try to consider every response.

Thank you.

[Edited the thread to add model name to the title]

Puraw

If you never replaced your battery you should do that now (after 6 years?) as the maximum lifespan for a LI-Ion battery is 5 years. Power adapters last a bit longer but if your adapter is not original you need to replace it too (only $18):
https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Adapter-Battery-Charger-Monitor/dp/B071VK5GFJ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401570675406