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jasontyip@yahoo.com
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:58 pm Post subject:
Laptop power problems |
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I've got a problem with the power on my Sony Z1RA. When the unit is
plugged in, the power meter says it's charging, yet the % battery
remaining continues to fall. When it reaches a low enough level the
computer goes into hibernation mode. This all happnes when the
computer is plugged into the wall (not on battery). If I turn the
computer off, the battery will be charged. Also to note, the power
profile seems to switch back and forth between battery and A/C all
while it is plugged in. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Jason |
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Quaoar
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:26 am Post subject:
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<jasontyip@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I've got a problem with the power on my Sony Z1RA. When the unit is
plugged in, the power meter says it's charging, yet the % battery
remaining continues to fall. When it reaches a low enough level the
computer goes into hibernation mode. This all happnes when the
computer is plugged into the wall (not on battery). If I turn the
computer off, the battery will be charged. Also to note, the power
profile seems to switch back and forth between battery and A/C all
while it is plugged in. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Jason
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Time for a new AC adapter. It might also be a failing voltage
controller on the mainboard, but the AC adapter is the primary suspect,
IMO. Can the laptop function without the battery?
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jasontyip@yahoo.com
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:34 am Post subject:
Re: Laptop power problems |
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Thanks for the insight. I just tried to start the computer without the
battery. It powers up for a split second and then powers off. What
does this mean? Thanks.
| Quote: | Time for a new AC adapter. It might also be a failing voltage
controller on the mainboard, but the AC adapter is the primary suspect,
IMO. Can the laptop function without the battery?
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Quaoar
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:38 am Post subject:
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<jasontyip@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Thanks for the insight. I just tried to start the computer without
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battery. It powers up for a split second and then powers off. What
does this mean? Thanks.
Time for a new AC adapter. It might also be a failing voltage
controller on the mainboard, but the AC adapter is the primary
suspect,
IMO. Can the laptop function without the battery?
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Output from the AC adapter is too low to support normal operation.
Looks like the adapter to me.
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