Problems with charging.

Enigma
Enigma Member Posts: 6 New User
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About 4 months ago I went out and bought a universal charger because my original one stopped working. It was working perfectly for the last 4 months, but recently (within the last week) when I plug the carger into my laptop all the lights start flashing (the blue light on the power button, the blue light by the charging light, and the orange charging light) and my laptop doesn't charge. sometimes if I unplug it and then plug it back in it works again, but not always. I know it is not the charger because two other people sare the charger with me and they don't have a problem. Can you help me with this problem? Thanks!

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  • newacer
    newacer Member Posts: 75 Troubleshooter

    Try to reinstall battery to see.

     

    And make sure that adapter meet the unit require volts and amps.

  • Enigma
    Enigma Member Posts: 6 New User

    I checked and it meets the requirements. By reinstall do you mean the software? I know before (about a year ago) I had to update the battery software, maybe it needs updating again..?

  • newacer
    newacer Member Posts: 75 Troubleshooter

    you just need remove battery from battery bay and re-insert it

  • Enigma
    Enigma Member Posts: 6 New User

    That didn't work.

  • mobile01
    mobile01 Member Posts: 68

    Tinkerer

    if both battery and ac adapter are working fine, then it's probably the mb problem

  • Enigma
    Enigma Member Posts: 6 New User

    And how do I fix that?

  • freeza
    freeza Member Posts: 1,316 Skilled Practitioner WiFi Icon

    Good day

     

    1. You tested the other charger on other machines. Have you tested other chargers on your machine?

    2. I see that you have tested another battery.

    3. Look if there is any latest bios update for your machine? If so, update the bios

    4. Not only can it be the mainboard, on some models such as Aspire 6935/G, a faulty DC power cable (cable from dc pin to mainboard) caused that problem and on Aspire 3680 a Powerboard was the cause of the problem.

     

    My recommendation: Rather take the machine to the repair centre before tampering with the mainboard because it might be a very small problem. If your machine is out of warranty and you buy the mainboard and thats not the problem, then its a loss!

     

    Regards,

    Freeza

     

     

  • newacer
    newacer Member Posts: 75 Troubleshooter

    then i thought the problem is with DC-IN jack which is broken if both adapter and battery working fine

  • Enigma
    Enigma Member Posts: 6 New User

    Updated bios. Didn't help. Does anyone know how much it ould cost to get whatever the problem is fixed? Oh also if this helps here is the info on my laptop: Acer aspire model 5253, i have had it for about 1yr. 4mos.

     

    Thanks for your help!

  • gplion
    gplion Member Posts: 6 New User

    Hi just wondered wheather you have solved this problem or not I have the same thing with my  5742 

  • gplion
    gplion Member Posts: 6 New User

    also battery gives differant levels all the time can go from 100% 3 hours life left  then something like 90% 1 hour all over the place

  • reconklin
    reconklin Member Posts: 1 New User

    I have had an Acer Aspire 7750G-9810 that will charge fne sometimes and other times it is constantly beeping like it's being unplugged and plugged in even though it is on a desk and not being touched. I'm not sure if it is related to your problem and I"m looking for a fix.

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