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What can I do to troubleshoot a Dell Latitude that always has a low battery warning?

My laptop is always saying the battery is low.

asked by KendraL (16)

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Your battery could just be old. Has it been recharged many, many times? If so, you may just need a new battery.

9 votes

If you battery is over a year old then most likely you will need to replace it. It's best and safest to go back to the hardware manufacturer for replacement. First drain the battery completely, recharge and see if this helps, if not, replace your battery.

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posted by rikt (7)
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Have you tried replacing the battery? You should also test your power cord and make sure it's putting out the correct amperage.

6 votes

The battery that you have is out of warranted which means you have to buy another one for your laptop.

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posted by James20 (88)
5 votes

This happened to me, and it was happening because the AC adapter was not working properly. It gave enough energy for the computer to run but not charge the battery.

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