windows battery troubleshooting

If your battery isn't fully charging, the first thing you can try is the Battery troubleshooter in Windows 10.

1. Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot.
2. Scroll down then click Power.
3. Click Run the troubleshooter.

1. Why is my PC plugged in but not charging?
2. How do I know if my computer battery needs replacing?
3. How do I troubleshoot my laptop battery?
4. How do I fix plugged in not charging Windows 10?
5. How do I fix my battery not charging?
6. How do I fix Windows 10 not detecting my battery?
7. Is it OK to leave a dead battery in a laptop?
8. How do I run a battery diagnostic on Windows 10?
9. How can I test my computer battery?
10. How do you troubleshoot a battery?
11. How do I know if my laptop battery or charger is bad?

Why is my PC plugged in but not charging?

If your laptop is actually plugged in and yet it is still not charging, the battery might be the culprit. If so, learn about its integrity. If it's removable, take it out and press (and hold down) the power button for around 15 seconds. ... And then plug in your laptop's power cable and turn the device on.

How do I know if my computer battery needs replacing?

Once your battery reaches a low enough capacity, Windows will warn you that your battery needs to be replaced. A red “X” will appear over the battery icon. If you click the icon to display more info, you will likely see a message that reads “plugged in, not charging. Consider replacing your battery.”

How do I troubleshoot my laptop battery?

1. Verify AC adapter functionality.
2. Charge the battery in BIOS mode and/or with the laptop turned off.
3. Run the Dell hardware diagnostic test.
4. Check the battery health status.
5. Update the BIOS and Dell Quickset.
6. Run Windows Troubleshooter for battery issues.
7. Uninstall and reinstall Microsoft ACPI Battery driver.

How do I fix plugged in not charging Windows 10?

Shut down the laptop and unplug the power cable. Remove the battery, press Power button for 1 min. Plug the power cable and power on laptop. Uninstall Microsoft AC Adapter and the two instances of Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery from Device Manager.

How do I fix my battery not charging?

Fixes to try:

1. Troubleshoot hardware issues.
2. Turn off the battery charge threshold.
3. Perform a power reset on your laptop.
4. Reinstall Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery.
5. Update the driver for your battery management device.

How do I fix Windows 10 not detecting my battery?

How to Fix Battery Not Detected Errors

1. Plug your laptop in. ...
2. Restart your laptop. ...
3. Give your laptop room to cool. ...
4. Update Windows. ...
5. Run the Power troubleshooter. ...
6. Check the battery status. ...
7. Update the battery's device drivers. ...
8. Power cycle your laptop and remove the battery.

Is it OK to leave a dead battery in a laptop?

If the battery has failed significantly or there is a fault with the charging circuitry, it could explode, taking the laptop with it. As long as you can. If a battery is dead you can use the laptop normally. Sometimes a faulty battery causes problems so you'll have to take it out and use the laptop plugged into a wall.

How do I run a battery diagnostic on Windows 10?

We'll use the command prompt to generate an HTML battery report for your computer.

1. Hit Windows Button + X and select Command Prompt (Admin). This is the quickest way to open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type in and enter: powercfg /batteryreport.
3. Open the Battery report HTML file to view it.

How can I test my computer battery?

How to check the battery life on your laptop

1. Click the Start menu on your laptop.
2. Search for PowerShell and then click on the PowerShell option that appears.
3. Once it appears, type the following command: powercfg /batteryreport.
4. Press Enter, which will generate a report that includes information on your battery health.

How do you troubleshoot a battery?

Fix battery problems that won't go away

1. Restart your phone (reboot) On most phones, press your phone's power button for about 30 seconds, or until your phone restarts. ...
2. Check for Android updates. Open your phone's Settings app. ...
3. Check for app updates. On your phone, open the Google Play Store app . ...
4. Reset to factory settings.

How do I know if my laptop battery or charger is bad?

You can know whether the charger is bad by looking at the charging indicators on the laptop. Also, you can detect a faulty battery by running a software or when the laptop starts only when the charger is connected. There is nothing much that can be done on the battery in terms of repairing.