Laptop: battery won't charge - what you can do

A major advantage of your laptop is that you don't need to be permanently connected to a power source, but can benefit from the battery life. However, the convenience of your laptop will be missed if your battery stops charging.

Do some research

If your battery is no longer charging, then this can have different reasons, for which there are various possible solutions.

1. Check whether the power supply to your battery is working. Because it could also be that the power supply to your laptop is broken. The easiest way to check this potential cause is to connect an alternative cable.
2. Also, the contacts of your battery may be dirty. This happens easily when the battery is removed from the laptop. Remove the battery and clean the contacts with a soft cloth. Put the battery back in and try to turn on your laptop again.
3. Use a tool, such as Battery Info View, to read out your battery.
4. But it may also be that your battery is simply defective. Because over time, the charging capacity is reduced, making the battery a weak point of any laptop.

Swap responsibly

Since the manufacturers are aware that the batteries are a weak point, you can buy a battery for each model after. Prices range from 20 to 50 euros, although the repair can be more costly if the new battery must be professionally installed. Make sure you dispose of the old power supply properly. Most dealers offer to properly dispose of the old battery when you purchase a new one.