Laptop "Plugged in, Not Charging" (Battery stuck at 0%)
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The laptop works on the charger, but the battery stays at 0% and dies instantly if unplugged.
Symptoms
- 0% battery
- Instant shutdown
- Charging light flashing
Possible Causes
- Dead battery cells
- Faulty charging circuit
- BIOS error
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Uninstall Battery Driver
Device Manager > Batteries > Uninstall "Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery" > Restart.
2
Perform a Static Discharge
Unplug, remove battery (if possible), hold power for 30s, then reconnect.
3
Check Battery Health in BIOS
Most laptops have a diagnostic tool in the BIOS menu.
When to See a Technician
If the battery is at 0% and won't budge, it has likely reached its end of life or a safety fuse has blown.
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