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post #41 of 46
1/23/12 at 2:38pm

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some image for the dell inspiron 1501 65W AC adapter. 

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post #42 of 46
1/23/12 at 7:00pm
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some image for the dell inspiron 1501 65W AC adapter. 

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post #43 of 46
2/1/12 at 9:22am

My Dell 1521 did this for a year. I always had to be plugged in, because the machine wouldn't recognize the almost new battery to charge it. I just bought a new power cord adapter and VIOLA!, it is fixed. Incidentally, I got it for $42 online at Walmart

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post #44 of 46
2/1/12 at 9:29am

Get a new power adapter. The old one is faulty. Battery type/brand  shouldn't make a difference.

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post #45 of 46
4/20/12 at 3:34am

Not sure if this thread is still alive but here is your solution. I have just gone through the same scenario of a new after market battery not being recognised.

 

Start the laptop with the OLD battery installed.

 

Upgrade the BIOS. BIOS upgrade V08 is available from Dells support website.

Note: The BIOS will not update with the unrecognised battery installed.

 

Once the BIOS is updated shutdown and install the NEW battery.

 

Everything should be fine!

 

Cheers,

 

drwain IT

 

http://www.drwain.com.au

 

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post #46 of 46
4/4/13 at 11:18am

thanks for advice buddy.didnt fancy my chances updating bios(whatever that means)and your solution was easily done and effective.now im pathetically grateful enough to want to register to thank you.dont you just love technology!seriously though,many thanks from a relieved numpty.

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