Laptop power/Battery problem?

My HP Presario R3000 is almost 5 years old. Recently it started giving problem, as it is switching to battery immediately and battery exhaust and shuts down system.
Laptop is not responding to Power ON and need frequent plug and Unplug power cord.
Please advice. Thank you.

thundarbirdsGo2009-09-07T18:52:49Z

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Your battery is no good and needs to be replaced. They only last on average about 3 years. Now a replacement can be expensive. Your laptop should work fine without the battery, just plug it in. If you want a replacement search google for HP presario r3000 battery. There are plenty of dealers out there. Try to stick with original HP part. Some aftermarket batteries have been known to cause major trouble. Also you can check on Ebay for it. Again stick with an HP part and avoid used. You should save alot. There should be an HP part number on the battery that you can check to make sure you get the correct battery.

Ted H2009-09-07T18:41:21Z

take your batery out and leave your computer running while plugged in, sometimes a faulty battery will cause the system to shut down, even when plugged in. Batteries get week with age. One tip, on your next battery that you get, only plug it it when it needs to be charged. Laptop batteries are not like house phone batteries, they don't "cutt off" chargeing once they are full, the power will keep cramming and cramming power into the batter, does your computer get really hot by the battery also? prime example. So next time, only plug in the system with the battery in if you need to charge it up, other than that, just leave it out and plugged into the wall, saves you time hassle and money ;)

Anonymous2009-09-07T18:40:14Z

5 years is pretty long for a laptop, especially if you haven't changed the battery in a while. Just buy a new battery, or maybe even a new laptop. Laptops that are being made now have long lasting battery life, and it might be more helpful if you buy a new laptop than having to deal with the hassle of new batteries. Now, I understand that laptops can be pricey, but in the long run, it might save you time, effort and money. :]

Anonymous2016-05-19T09:31:39Z

Laptop batteries after a while become no use nor orniment. The can overheat, break or not work after a period of time might be time to buy a new battery.

M and M2009-09-07T18:38:37Z

The typical laptop battery only lasts between 18-24 months so it's most likely time to be replaced.

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