What should I do if my laptop battery is not charging?
So your laptop battery is plugged in but not charging. Now what? Most laptop batteries typically last up to four hours on a single charge, but after a few years, they can start to give out. Don't worry; if your laptop no longer holds a charge, there are some simple solutions. Show At Asurion, our experts help our 300 million customers (and counting) diagnose and resolve their device problems and get the most out of their favorite tech. Here are their tips for fixing your laptop battery and getting it to charge like it should. Why is my laptop battery not charging?Aside from an aging battery, there are two other common reasons your laptop may no longer charge: The charging cable connection is poorAsurion Experts frequently come across this issue, and it could be causing trouble for your laptop battery in several ways:
The laptop is overheating or overworkedYour laptop battery creates and expels heat, but it could be getting too hot and no longer functioning or charging normally. Even a newer laptop can overheat sometimes, though it's more often the case with older laptops with aging batteries and weaker cooling systems. Try these tweaks tocool down an overheating laptop. Watchthis short interactive video where anAsurion Expertshowsyouhow totroubleshootthe reason behind your laptopbattery not holding a charge. Steps to fix a laptop battery that won't chargeNo matter the make or model of your device, there are several ways to give your battery a boost. Here's what our experts recommend: 1. Turn off your laptopTurn off your device and wait 30 minutes before you turn it back on. Then connect the charging cable and see if your laptop gets some juice. This can also help your device cool down if it's overheating. 2. Check charging ports, cables, and outlets
3. Remove the battery
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