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Laptop Not Charging
Troubleshoot laptops that won't charge or show battery problems.
Symptoms
- Battery stays at 0%
- Plugged in but not charging
- Charging light is off
Possible Causes
- Faulty charger
- Damaged charging port
- Battery driver issue
- Battery failure
Step-by-Step Repair
- Disconnect the charger.
- Hold the power button for 20 seconds.
- Reconnect the charger.
- Open Device Manager and update battery drivers.
- Test with another compatible charger.
Difficulty
Easy
Read Time
8 min
Category
Computer
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