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How do I fix Dell battery not identifying?

How do I fix Dell battery not identifying?

How To Reset The Dell Battery Sensor

  1. Completely power down the laptop and remove the cord from the computer.
  2. Flip the laptop over.
  3. Push on the battery release button or buttons to release the battery form the computer and remove the battery.
  4. Power on the computer without the battery, allowing it to boot completely.

How do you fix a battery that is not identified?

How to Fix Battery Not Detected Errors

  1. Plug your laptop in.
  2. Restart your laptop.
  3. Give your laptop room to cool.
  4. Update Windows.
  5. Run the Power troubleshooter.
  6. Check the battery status.
  7. Update the battery’s device drivers.
  8. Power cycle your laptop and remove the battery.

Why does my computer not recognize the battery?

If you get the ‘No battery is detected’ alert on your computer, there may be a problem with the chipset board, so you may have to check and install the latest available BIOS update and chipset drivers for your device. Note: When you’re updating the BIOS, ensure the battery is present and your AC adapter is plugged in.

How do I update battery drivers?

Select Batteries and right-click Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery again. Select the Update Driver Software option from the context menu. A window opens from which you should select Search automatically for updated driver software. Windows will then find suitable battery drivers for you.

How do I test my Dell laptop battery?

Power on the computer and tap F12 key at the Dell logo screen. In the One Time Boot Menu, select Diagnostics, and press the Enter key. In the Preboot diagnostics, respond to the user prompts appropriately. Review the test results for battery (Figure 3).

What causes laptop battery failure?

There are many reasons why a battery may fail to charge, including a faulty battery, inadequate power source, or damaged cord. Some of the reasons can be fixed quickly as long you know what to do.