Battery refuses to charge!

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XIII · #1 Post by **XIII** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:08 pm

I have a problem with my X41 tablet where the battery refuses to charge. It charges up from 0% to 22% and then stop. If I unplug the ac acapter, the machine shuts down, so the battery doesn't seem to provide a current. It can't even discharge because I can't power on the laptop without the ac adapter even though the battery is still plugged in. It's a brand new battery with only 1 charge cycle. I used it 4 months before and then put it into storage and only take it out to use just yesterday and then this happens. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Website · #2 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:38 pm

Try removing the battery, and boot the X41 a few times, then while it is off, reinstall the battery and see if it takes a charge. Sometimes, the battery and the system need to reset themselves...with our help.

XIII · #3 Post by **XIII** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:48 pm

It does not work.
I tried installing Linux to make sure that the problem is OS independent but I get the same result.

#4 Post by **ryengineer** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:54 pm

My guess, a generic battery bought from ebay.

If not then batteries from lenovo do come with 1 year limited warranty.

XIII · #5 Post by **XIII** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:29 am

It is an authentic battery that comes with my X41 Tablet. I just stored it in the shipping box for 6 months. I have never even charged it.
My guess would be that the battery is dead due to overdischarge in such a long time. Any insight to help me recover the battery would be much appreciated.
Thanks,

#6 Post by **ryengineer** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:41 pm

Perform a Battery Reset.

Also look into some tips for Troubleshooting battery issues from lenovo.

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