1. Power off the laptop. Disconnect adapter. Remove battery. Let it sit for a few minutes. 2. Reinsert battery. Replug adapter. Restart computer. 3. Does battery charge normally? If not your battery is probably bad. You can get a new one for $30-$35. 4. If computer doesn't start or stay up with the power adapter attached, than the adapter may be bad.
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1. Power off the laptop. Disconnect adapter. Remove battery. Let it sit for a few minutes.
2. Reinsert battery. Replug adapter. Restart computer.
3. Does battery charge normally? If not your battery is probably bad. You can get a new one for $30-$35.
4. If computer doesn't start or stay up with the power adapter attached, than the adapter may be bad.