When your Toshiba laptop is plugged into a power source, but not charging properly, this can be very frustrating. To solve this issue, today AussieBatt laptop battery experts share a few simple steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem, possibly saving you a trip to the notebook PC repair shop.
1. Hot! Hot! Hot!
Yup! That’s right! If your Toshiba laptop is plugged in but not charging, chances are it could be due to overheating. This is even more so with older laptops that don’t have the cooling technology of today’s laptops. Perhaps you are one of those who likes to use your notebook PC on your bed or couch, hence causing the cooling vents to be blocked and your system overheated. Not a very good idea.
2. Try the obvious first
Your problem may lie within the actual power cord or laptop battery itself. If your battery is old and has been discharging faster than usual for a period of time, it may be time to purchase a new one. Replacement batteries can be found online or at electronics stores, just be sure to get one with matching voltage specifications of your current Toshiba PA3257U-1BAS Battery. Even when purchasing a third party replacement laptop battery, expect to pay around $70 to $90 for a new one.
3. Update drivers
For Windows users, look in the Control Panel and open the Device Manager. Find the battery tab and update drivers for an item labeled Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery. After updating, reboot the machine and see if the issue is resolved. If not, delete the “Microsoft ACPI” item and then reboot the machine yet again.
4. It could be your settings
If the above fixes failed to resolve the issues, you might need to dig a little deeper to find the root of the problem. Check your power options in the Control Panel. Check the setting for the Toshiba PA3757U-1BRS Laptop Battery, display, and the sleep options to see if everything looks in order. Sometimes changing these settings will cause your computer to shut down when the lid closes, or may shut the computer down when the battery power percentage reaches a certain level. In some cases, restoring the settings to default may solve the problem.
5. Contact technical support
If none of these simple fixes work, chances are it’s time to contact a professional computer repair specialist. They will know the common problems with your particular computer and can offer helpful advice as well as quality repairs.
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