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08/09/2008 06:54:28 PM · #1 |
Okay, here's the deal...My 4-month old puppy decided it would be good to chew on my laptops power cord. Unfortunately it wasn't good for my power cord (the puppy is okay too). I didn't realize what had happened right away and the battery drained quickly. I have replaced the power cord, but now my laptops battery isn't working properly.
If I have the battery in the laptop my keyboard and mousepad stop working. If I have the battery in at startup I can't get the keyboard or mouse pad to work at all. If I leave the battery out they work just fine. If, once I've started my computer, I plug the battery in I again lose my keyboard and mouse pad, but if I take out the battery again they work just fine.
Have I fried the battery? If so, why would it affect my keyboard and mouse pad? Also, I've noticed that it takes forever (subjective time) for my laptop to power on and load everything at startup. My laptop works just fine if I keep it plugged in. I just can't plug in the battery. |
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08/09/2008 07:10:08 PM · #2 |
Batteries can cause startup problems because of software that diagnoses the condition and charge of the battery. To be sure try a diagnostic boot, it may tell you if the battery function is causing your startup to hang.
Are the batteries expensive for your laptop? A new one might be worth a try.
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08/09/2008 11:25:24 PM · #3 |
I noticed that the battery won't charge. I'm guessing either it's shot, or whatever it is inside the computer that charges it is.
I don't know how expensive the battery is. The power cord's price range was HUGE. Staples wanted $150 for a third party power cord. Acer's website wanted $58. However, when I CALLED Acer they gave it to me for $11. *shrug* I'll have to give Acer a call and see how cheaply I can get one. |
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08/10/2008 04:38:49 AM · #4 |
In case you have to purchase a new battery...
I just had to purchase several new batteries for our laptops at work. Dell wanted $350 each.
I found an after market vendor //www.batteryfuel.com that had the same battery with a slightly larger amp hour rating for around $125.
The quality is outstanding and the laptops work fine with a non-OEM battery. The new battery also seems to hold a charge longer than the Dell battery did when it was new.
Just my $0.02 worth
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08/10/2008 07:25:15 AM · #5 |
| Thanks Brian. I'll probably wait to call until Monday. |
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08/10/2008 07:30:22 AM · #6 |
| I think one of your pins on your battery (or the laptop side) is either lose or broken. Make sure the pins are not lose. |
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08/12/2008 10:36:13 AM · #7 |
Well, I checked online and the going rate for my laptop battery was around $125.
I called ACER directly and was able to pick one up for $31 (including shipping). Once it gets here I'll find out if it was my battery that was the problem or if I shorted out something inside my computer which charged the battery. *crossing fingers it was just the battery* |
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