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bjwilley56
06-11-2005, 12:20 AM
My Battery won't hold a charge for more than 30 minutes. I've tried the troubleshooting I found in the HP support. I tried downloading what I thought was a new driver but all I got was a new headache with Websearch Toolbar. I've had the motherboard replace in this under waranty about 6 mos ago. It's coming up on it's one year anniversary. Any suggestions?
david eaton
06-11-2005, 11:15 AM
The battery is either dead, or dying, would be my first thought. One other thing to check is the mains charger. Is it putting out the correct voltage, so that the battery is getting charged?
PrntRhd
06-11-2005, 12:56 PM
In addition to what David posted:
The AC adapter provides the power but the control for the battery charging process is performed by a dedicated internal board in the notebook. That battery charge control board may go bad and cause battery charging issues.
bjwilley56
06-12-2005, 08:41 AM
How do I test the battery charge control board? How long do batteries normally last?
Mark Miller
06-12-2005, 09:05 PM
I have a very similar notebook as you and the battery should last at least 3.5 to up to 5 hours.
Mark
david eaton
06-13-2005, 04:04 PM
How do I test the battery charge control board?
Without the circuit diagram, and experience in troubleshooting electronic assemblies - you don't. It is most likely integrated with the motherboard, so not possible to replace anyway.
Check that the mains adapter is pushing out the correct voltage, and if it is, the only alternative is a new battery.
bjwilley56
06-14-2005, 08:22 PM
What is the average life span of a battery?
bjwilley56
06-14-2005, 08:24 PM
Without the circuit diagram, and experience in troubleshooting electronic assemblies - you don't. It is most likely integrated with the motherboard, so not possible to replace anyway.
Check that the mains adapter is pushing out the correct voltage, and if it is, the only alternative is a new battery.

OK How do I check the Mains adapter. (Guess I'm not the expert I profess to be ;) )
ranjit jacob
06-15-2005, 01:35 AM
call up HP and inform them the same they can ship u a different battery .. but do it before ur warranty expires
bjwilley56
06-16-2005, 08:34 AM
Thank you I wll do that.