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Why doesnt my laptop charge?

I have a Dell Laptop. It wont charge and when i take the charger out in turns off. The little batter thing thats suposs to show me how much it has charged isnt there. All there is , is a picture of a the end of a charger. I think it says it running on the charger. do i have to change the settings? If so, how?

Update:

It says " alternating current"

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    your battery is dead (or not there)you need to buy a new one (or check the connectors to make sure their making contact with the battery/system)

    Source(s): i also have a laptop that dies the moment its taken away from the cord
  • jerry
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    You either have a really old laptop, a "new" battery you got off of Amazon for $5, or the laptop is missing the battery altogether. Most likely however, it's because your battery can no longer hold a charge. Either way it's time to get a new battery!

  • 8 years ago

    I had that problem too, before you buy a new battery or computer try a new wall charger.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    i've got not got a answer, yet I even have the comparable concern! i presumed it replaced into only me. I even have been thinking approximately changing the charger too (i'm thinking it particularly is a port subject). i could like to understand what you decide on for.

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  • 8 years ago

    You'll need to replace your battery, check out http://www.laptopaid.com/batteries.html for affordable laptop replacement parts.

  • mee
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Because it's a Dell.

  • 8 years ago

    What you have is dead battery.Dead battery can.t be charged.So what you need to do is to buy new battery.

  • 8 years ago

    buy a new one

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