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Halp!! Computer problem
« on: July 17, 2009, 08:44:30 AM »
Dell Laptop, windows XP.  Brand new battery. 
Suddenly yesterday, when I unplugged it from the wall so I could use it in my, uh, "office"....it died.  Unless it's plugged into shore power, it won't run.   Its instant, as soon as I pull the power plug, black screen, no power or battery power lights.  Just death.
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2009, 08:51:34 AM »
You shocked it into incoherency.  :O  :x

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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2009, 09:07:27 AM »
thats odd with a new battery

can you confirm what the voltage output is from the battery?

volt ohm meter/tongue across terminals...
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2009, 09:08:52 AM »
Sounds like a bad battery.  It happens.  Alternatively, it could be installed incorrectly.

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You did charge the battery before trying to run the laptop on it, right?
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2009, 09:55:07 AM »
How does it operate with the old battery?  Could be the new battery doesn't quite fit and isn't making contact, the internal charging system is bad, or you just suck.

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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2009, 10:29:29 AM »
Old battery went tango uniform over a couple months, to where it wouldn't hold a charge.
This one isn't brand brand new, about 3 months old.  Has been running fine and holding a 2.5 hour charge just fine.

HT, I don't have a volt meter.
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2009, 10:32:45 AM »
Quote from: JamisJockey on July 17, 2009, 10:29:29 AM
HT, I don't have a volt meter.

Really?  That's one of my primary staples in fixing... about anything.

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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2009, 10:34:29 AM »
I don't actually fix things, as that usually makes it worse.  I either replace, or pay someone else to fix. 
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2009, 10:39:12 AM »
Quote from: JamisJockey on July 17, 2009, 10:34:29 AM
I don't actually fix things, as that usually makes it worse.  I either replace, or pay someone else to fix. 

Huh.  I would not have guessed that.

So, take it to a computer shop?  =D
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2009, 10:47:25 AM »
Quote from: Nick1911 on July 17, 2009, 10:39:12 AM
Huh.  I would not have guessed that.

So, take it to a computer shop?  =D

If it sounds like hardware, and not software, to you guys, then yeah...that'll end up being the answer.
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2009, 10:50:13 AM »
JJ, I have two voltmeters if you want to borrow one or bring the battery by my place.

Wanna hit Fountainhead with me tomorrow morning?  We're doing a Casual+ skills ride (stopping to practice on log crossings, teeters, rockgardens, etc).  Bring your battery and I'll bring my multimeter.

8:30am start time. 

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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2009, 10:54:58 AM »
Quote from: mtnbkr on July 17, 2009, 10:50:13 AM
JJ, I have two voltmeters if you want to borrow one or bring the battery by my place.

Wanna hit Fountainhead with me tomorrow morning?  We're doing a Casual+ skills ride (stopping to practice on log crossings, teeters, rockgardens, etc).  Bring your battery and I'll bring my multimeter.

8:30am start time. 

Chris

I should be launching the boat about that time, otherwise I would.
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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2009, 11:05:38 AM »
Oh yeah, I forgot.

Well, you can bring the battery by tonight or come by and get a multimeter.

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Re: Halp!! Computer problem
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2009, 12:35:52 PM »
Quote from: mtnbkr on July 17, 2009, 11:05:38 AM
Oh yeah, I forgot.

Well, you can bring the battery by tonight or come by and get a multimeter.

Chris

Today is out for me I could probably bring it by next week.  Thanks for the offer to help my inept ass out.
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