1. Are You Actually Plugged In? (Credit: Danicek / Shutterstock) It sounds silly, but you need to make sure the laptop is actually plugged in. This is a major reason a computer may not evenUpdate or Reinstall Battery Drivers. Since your battery is an external device, Windows uses certain drivers to interface with it properly. If your computer is still plugged in and not charging after trying the above, then updating or removing those drivers might kickstart the charging process.
While there are plenty of variables that could play into your laptop battery losing its charge, we’ve narrowed down the most popular causes into three key culprits: power cord issues, software malfunction, and declining battery health. Power cord issues Taking your laptop from place to place means taking your laptop charger along with you, too.
Unplug the power adapter and then press and hold the laptop's power button for at least 15 seconds. This should reset the laptop and drain any residual charge in the power supply.
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