How do you tell if your laptop battery or charger is bad?

Laptop batteries can fail, or over time can lose their ability to hold a charge. If your laptop suddenly stops cooperating, you can usually determine if a bad battery is causing the problem by removing it from its bay (on the bottom or side of the laptop) and running the laptop from the AC adapter only.

How do you tell if it’s your charger or battery?

The best way to give your battery a test is to use it. Turn your laptop on without having the charger plugged in. If it refuses to turn on, but will turn on if the charger is connected, then you can be pretty sure that no matter what the issue is, it’s something to do with your battery.

How often should I replace my laptop charger?

Power adapters can last you a lifetime if you are careful when wrapping the cord. In almost all cases the power cord is damaged and not the power unit itself.

What happens if your laptop charger doesn’t work?

Try plugging the power cord into a different outlet to see if you’ve got a short or a blown fuse. If it’s plugged into a surge protector or power strip, take it out and plug it directly into the wall. At this point, if it still doesn’t work, we’ve determined that it’s not just user error causing the problem.

What happens if you don’t replace your laptop battery?

According to the laptop manufacturers, it will shorten the battery life. It will also keep the power supply operating, the micro running(which will keep the temperature up) etc., etc.

Do laptop Chargers wear out?

Laptop chargers have two parts: a transformer and a power cord. Over time, transformers can overheat, which can cause internal damage. Simultaneously, any section of your power cord can wear away and expose the wires inside.

Can I use a different brand charger for my laptop?

The short answer is; No. You should never intentionally use another laptop’s charger on your laptop. Plugging a different charger that isn’t meant for your specific model will not lead to anything good. In fact, it may immediately, if not eventually, fry your battery and you will have to get a new one.