Battery replacement or rogue setting somewhere?

Footyslayer · 26 Dec 2018 at 14:51

Hi everyone,

am after a bit of advice. I bought a 2nd hand laptop from the members market, no issues with the seller or what I was told.

It was mentioned the battery may be an issue and needs replacing, I checked it upon arrival and it was charging and lasting 3-4 hours so I was happy with that and put it up for my daughters Christmas present.

So it was opened yesterday and set up but the battery now won't charge above 21% and if you unplug it when it's on the laptop shuts off immediately. As if it can only draw power from the plug.

I accept I was told that the battery could be an issue but is this the battery as it did initially seem OK(ish) until it was packed away for 2 months. I just want to make sure before I buy a new one,

cheers all

PiKe · 26 Dec 2018 at 14:57

Yes that will be the battery. Seen it multiple times at work.

Hades · 26 Dec 2018 at 16:06

Yes sounds like the battery.

MagicBoy · 26 Dec 2018 at 17:32

Typical of a failed cell in the battery. Replace it.

EsaT · 26 Dec 2018 at 18:16

When they start going batteries can die completely very fast.
It might have been at point where it starts losing its charge fast and Li-ions basically break down, if they are left sit empty for longer time.

Footyslayer · 26 Dec 2018 at 20:55

Thanks everyone, have ordered one. Just wasn't sure if the fact it worked but in bad condition before storage to being completely broken in 2 months of non use pointed towards something else