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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Ace on September 16, 2002, 07:38:46 AM

Title: Is there anyway to check a laptop battery to see if it\'s still working?
Post by: Ace on September 16, 2002, 07:38:46 AM

I have an older Armada E500 laptop that someone gave me. The battery will not charge. It shows the battery in the power management window charging but it never charges.

I am not sure if it\'s the laptop or the battery. Is there a way to test the battery?

Thanks!

Ace

Title: Is there anyway to check a laptop battery to see if it\'s still working?
Post by: mm on September 16, 2002, 07:41:32 AM

a voltmeter perhaps?

see if its holding any kind of charge

Title: Is there anyway to check a laptop battery to see if it\'s still working?
Post by: Ryu on September 17, 2002, 07:29:42 AM

I know all the Dell laptop batteries have a button on the side to test how much juice is left in them.  The meter fils after you just tap the button and it shows your level.  I dunno if that\'s standard.  I\'m a bit new to this whole laptop business.