Laptop Battery Not Charging (Plugged in, Not Charging)
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The laptop is connected to power, but the battery percentage doesn't increase.
Symptoms
- "Plugged in, not charging"
- Battery icon stuck
- Shutdown when unplugged
Possible Causes
- Faulty AC adapter
- Battery driver error
- Dead battery cells
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Uninstall Battery Driver
Device Manager > Batteries > Uninstall "Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery" > Restart.
2
Try Different Charger
Borrow a compatible charger to rule out a broken cable.
3
Check BIOS/UEFI
Some laptops have "Battery Health" settings that stop charging at 80%.
When to See a Technician
If the laptop works on AC but dies instantly when unplugged, the battery is likely dead.
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