How do I fix my charger adapter not working?

While some fixes may require a bit of rewiring, there are many fixes that you can try to get your broken charger working again.

• Make sure the outlet is turned on.
• Make sure the cables are connected correctly.
• Look for lights.
• Reboot the charging device.
• Try a different outlet.
• Check for damage to the charger.

How do I know if my charger is bad?

To test one of your chargers, start by finding its listed amperage. Most will have this number displayed on the AC adapter, and Qi chargers will have this information on the back of the receiver. Compare this number to the measurement that you receive from Ampere when you connect your charger.

How do I fix my laptop that wont recognize my charger?

First, check the integrity of the battery. If your laptop comes with a removable battery, take it out, and hold the power button down for about 15 seconds to drain any residual power from the device. Then, with the battery still removed, plug in the power cable and turn the laptop on.

Why does my laptop keep charging and not charging?

Charging issues are most often the result of faulty power adapters, non-working power outlets, or bad batteries. If everything checks out okay with the hardware, you can usually fix power issues by updating your laptop’s power or battery management settings.

What happens if your laptop doesn’t turn on?

If your laptop won’t power on, even when it’s plugged in could have a faulty power supply, battery, motherboard, video card or RAM. Ensure the plug to the power cord is plugged into an outlet and to the computer. Check the laptop’s battery and power connector to make sure the connection hasn’t come loose.

Why is my Alienware M17x R4 not charging?

The notification says – (plugged in, charging) but the battery is not charging and stays at the same level. It will play the charging animation when I plug the AC adaptor in and turn the computer on, but disappears about 8 seconds afterwards.

How to fix Alienware plugged in not charging laptop?

Right Click on Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery Select Uninstall, don’t worry windows will restore the drivers back automatically Now shutdown the Laptop, then unplug it and remove the battery Finally, put the battery back and connect the charger, switch on your laptop

What happens if I lose power on my Alienware?

If you lose power during the update you can brick your 2k alienware and have it fail to turn on. But you can force the laptop to update using command prompt. We have already written a guide on how to force a BIOS update without the battery.

How do I start Dell diagnostics on Alienware?

To start dell diagnostics, Switch of the laptop, then turn it on immediately pressing the F12 key on the Alienware logo to stop the normal boot process. Select Diagnostics, Hardware diagnostics should start. Note you can save time by running diagnostics just on the battery.