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Why does my laptop die when disconnected from it's charger?

Alright, so my Toshiba Satellite A105 was working well this morning. According to it's battery meter, it currently has a 52% charge. But whenever I unplug it, it turns off at the speed of light. Why is this? Is this a matter of the laptop being unusable, or just a case of needing a new battery? (Note: When it is plugged in to it's charger, it will only work for 2-3 minutes at a time)

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  • 10 years ago
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    If you mean it turns off immediately after unplugging it, that means your battery is either shot, not in properly, or the battery port on the laptop has is messed up.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    If the battery is showing 52% charge, but cuts out immediately when the charger is disconnected the battery is faulty.

  • 10 years ago

    i would get a new battery, if that wont work u need a power supply

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    it must be your battery

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