N5110 battery is not charging

Hi Appu,

Thanks for your response.

I checked the BIOS settings, it displays 130W for AC Adapter type. I even reset the settings using F9 but problem remains same.

'Dell Battery Meter' states "Your Battery is performing Normally" but the battery % remains at "0% available (plugged in, charging)".

Please help.

Hi Mthapar,

Thank you for the response. I would suggest you to calibrate the battery:

• Remove the AC adapter from the laptop
• Turn on the laptop. Allow it to run on battery power until the battery is drained to 0 percent of capacity
• Remove the battery from the laptop. Keep it aside for 1-2 hours
• Place the battery back into the battery bay
• Plug the AC adapter. Charge the battery overnight. Do not power on or use the laptop during this time

Please refer to the link ‘Laptop Battery FAQ’ http://dell.to/w0gepP

Please reply if you have any questions.

HI,

Battery is drained out completely as machine does not boot up without AC adapter. I also tried charging the machine for few hours without switching on.

The only step not performed is that keeping the battery aside for 2 hrs and charging it overnight. Not sure, that this will help but as you suggest I will try that tonight.

In the meanwhile, if you can think of something else please suggest.

Thanks.

Hi Mthapar,

I would suggest you to try the steps mentioned in previous post to calibrate the battery. Calibrating the battery might work. In case the issue persists, we may try some other steps.

I would also suggest you to check with an alternate battery (if available).

Please share the findings.

Hi,

I tried to calibrate the battery by following the suggested steps but unfortunately even this did not help.

One thing to mention, when I inserted the battery in battery bay after keeping it aside for 2 hrs, the laptop switched-on on its own without me pressing the ON button (ofcourse after AC adapter was plugged in).

Looking for better suggestions.

Thanks.

Hi Mthapar,

Thank you for the response. It seems to be an issue with the battery. I would suggest you to check with an alternate battery or replace the battery. In case the issue persists, the motherboard might require replacement.

Please reply if you have any questions.

Hi Mthapar,

Glad to know the issue is resolved. Do reach out in case you need any further assistance.

Hi,

I called the local support and they arranged for on-site engineer visit this morning.

The guy came over and changed the motherboard. It is working normal now.

Thanks for your help.

When I tried to use the laptop over the weekend, it is the same issue again.

The only difference is that earlier battery was stuck at 0% and not it is stuck at 3%.

I am sick and tired of this machine.

In this laptop, everything was changed multiple times in last 1.5 years except casing and DVD drive.

Hi Mthapar,

I understand it could be upsetting. In order to assist you further, I would need the system information. You may send me the system information via private message (click my username and then click Start Conversation). Please include the following information:

• Service Tag

• Account Name

Please reply if you have any questions.