Laptop battery is not charging

  • Why is my laptop computer not charging the battery?

Laptop battery charges but doesn’t last long

It is normal for a laptop battery to lose its ability to hold the maximum capacity as it ages. If your laptop can charge the battery, but it doesn’t last long enough or holds 25% or less of its maximum capacity, it should be replaced.

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