Re: Laptop Battery

I  had a problem like that with  a Compaq many  years ago. It turned out to be 
the  firm ware and I got charged for them to repair.  Firmware though  a PTF   
type  fix was excluded from the  warranty.
--
Glenn Ericson 


-------------- Original message from Scott Klement <pctech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: 
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hi Jon, 

I recently purchased a new battery for my laptop - but it never goes beyond 
63% or so charged and then stays at that level - as a result it is always 
charging. 

Is this likely to be harmful to the battery? - and does anyone have any 
suggestions as to how to fix this? 

I have the same problem with my old laptop (a Sony VAIO if that matters). 
When I first got the battery it was okay, but after a short period of time 
(maybe a month?) it started doing this... no matter how long you charge 
it, it never finishes charging. 

The worst part is, since I keep my laptop plugged in when I'm not using 
it, it constantly uses electricity, increasing my electric bill. So I 
take the battery our when I don't need it. It stops the electric meter 
from running, but doesn't really solve the problem. 

The battery does appear to be getting worse, but it's happening slowly. 
Now I can only use the battery for about an hour before the computer shuts 
down. 

Anyway... let me know if you discover a cure :) 

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