Yes, my battery worked fine first time out of the packet, but once it had reached o% power there was no hope in getting it working again because i just cant get the BIOS update without 10% power. This is a real problem and i dont know how i can solve it!
Assuming that the problem is not with the battery, it could be the system board or the AC adapter. Even if the notebook runs fine with the battery out and on AC adapter it doesn't mean that there isn't something wrong with the adapter. Dell AC adapters have a power and a data line. The data line tells the computer what type of ac adapter it is, what type of wattage it has and if it is safe to charge the battery or not. So if something happens to the data line but the power lines are intact, the notebook will run, but it will not charge the battery.
The thing here is try to verify if the battery or the AC adapter is good. I certainly understand it may not be possible but if you know where another 1545 is, try the AC adapter and the battery on it. Try the battery and AC adapter from that notebook on your notebook. Try to find out where the problem follows. Trying another battery and AC adapter may be your only option, be sure to keep a receipt in case you may need to return them.
If you know both the battery and the AC adapter is good and you still have the problem then you are looking at having to have the notebook serviced.
I wish I could give you more info; unfortunately I am not able to narrow it down between the battery, the ac adapter and the notebook. Just as long as nothing happens to the power line on the AC adapter, it may power the notebook for a good while longer.
Hi thanks for this insight, i guess it is my adapter perhaps, not sure, really hard to find people with this laptop though as its getting a little old, oh well ill just use it with the adapter only from now on,
ieee488
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February 10th, 2012 05:00
Did you buy a genuine Dell battery?
jermys611
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February 10th, 2012 07:00
No i didnt, it says replace type 1525 Li Ion 11.1v 4400mAh
John3303
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February 10th, 2012 18:00
I am having the same issues with Dell battery. Can't flash the downloaded bios with6% battery life and can't charge. Please help
jermys611
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February 12th, 2012 00:00
Yes, my battery worked fine first time out of the packet, but once it had reached o% power there was no hope in getting it working again because i just cant get the BIOS update without 10% power. This is a real problem and i dont know how i can solve it!
DELL-Terry B
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February 13th, 2012 15:00
James
Assuming that the problem is not with the battery, it could be the system board or the AC adapter. Even if the notebook runs fine with the battery out and on AC adapter it doesn't mean that there isn't something wrong with the adapter. Dell AC adapters have a power and a data line. The data line tells the computer what type of ac adapter it is, what type of wattage it has and if it is safe to charge the battery or not. So if something happens to the data line but the power lines are intact, the notebook will run, but it will not charge the battery.
The thing here is try to verify if the battery or the AC adapter is good. I certainly understand it may not be possible but if you know where another 1545 is, try the AC adapter and the battery on it. Try the battery and AC adapter from that notebook on your notebook. Try to find out where the problem follows. Trying another battery and AC adapter may be your only option, be sure to keep a receipt in case you may need to return them.
If you know both the battery and the AC adapter is good and you still have the problem then you are looking at having to have the notebook serviced.
TB
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February 14th, 2012 08:00
I wish I could give you more info; unfortunately I am not able to narrow it down between the battery, the ac adapter and the notebook. Just as long as nothing happens to the power line on the AC adapter, it may power the notebook for a good while longer.
TB
jermys611
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February 14th, 2012 08:00
Hi thanks for this insight, i guess it is my adapter perhaps, not sure, really hard to find people with this laptop though as its getting a little old, oh well ill just use it with the adapter only from now on,
Thanks again,
JAmes