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Question posted by apope on April 27th, 2014

Why Won't My G505 Laptop Charge Fully When Plugged Into A Wall Outlet?

It continually shows 59% available (plugged in, not charging).

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on April 28th, 2014 8:39 AM
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It sounds like the battery is failing. You could try letting the battery drain all the way (until the laptop won't turn on) and then try charging it again. If that doesn't work then you'll need to buy a new battery.

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Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 4

... safety information 1 Conditions that require immediate action 1 Safety guidelines 3 Service and upgrades 3 Power cords and power adapters 3 Extension cords and related devices 4 Plugs and outlets 4 Power supply statement 5 External devices 5 Batteries 6 Rechargeable battery notice ..... 6 Lithium coin cell battery notice 7 Heat and product ventilation... 8 Laser compliance statement...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 9

... about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings. ■ Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that you use the outlet until it is damaged, contact the manufacturer to be damaged or corroded...damage your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that shows corrosion at the ac input or anywhere on a power adapter, which can cause a short ...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 10

... sure that will stress the cords. This plug fits only into a non-grounded outlet. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that the power outlet you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to the equipment. otherwise, you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 13

... these features. • When the AC adapter is plugged in the bezel. Your computer generates some other part .... • Regularly inspect the outside of heat due to an electrical outlet and your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a...computers can generate heat when turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some heat during normal...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 16

The power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet or receptacle before installing all other electrical cables have been connected to the ...audio-out connector, always use of your computer complies with water for at high volume can be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after washing, get medical care. ■ Using headphones or earphones If your hands, immediately wash...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 36

... and power line surges. 31 This will prevent damage to the video product due to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. • Lightning For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Appendix B.
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 3

... to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 23 Related service information 24 Restoring the factory contents by ... Putting your computer to sleep 26 Shutting down the computer 27 Lenovo G400/G500/G405/G505/G410/ G510 28 Specifications 28 Status indicators 31 Fn key combinations 33 FRU replacement notices...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 10

... the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can use coax or connectoroutside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against your clothing. Proper grounding of the ac plug on your body. • Prevent the part...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 24

...beyond normal use of an optical drive • Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: • Missing parts ...8. Procedure index and page number in which the machine failed 4. Lenovo G400/G500/G405/G505/G410/G510 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 25

... the output voltage at the plug of the following power supply checkouts: • "Checking the AC adapter" on page 21 • "Checking operational charging" on page 21 •...2 0 2 1 Note: Output voltage for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". If you are here because the computer fails only ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 26

Lenovo G400/G500/G405/G505/G410/G510 Hardware Maintenance Manual To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 22
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 36

... charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. Lenovo G400/G500/G405/G505/G410/G510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. The computer is powered on. When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is in sleep mode. The computer is fully charged. 32 The battery is being charged...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 50

Lenovo G400/G500/G405/G505/G410/G510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN (continued) When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, and the white cable (2nd) (AUX) into...
User Guide - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 15

... or the battery connection. When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is powered off. Off The computer is fully charged. Slow blinking white The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Chapter 1. Getting to white. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to know your...
User Guide - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 30

...Sleep problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. • The battery power is charged. - The battery is getting low. Chapter 4. Connect the AC adapter to have the computer serviced. 26 The computer enters...to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one.
User Guide - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 32

... shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. The combo audio jack is selected as the partition size or the drive capacity has been modified. 28 operate with a fully charged Turn off . - You will need to free...
User Guide - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 - Page 34

... the battery pack in this appendix are the same for the G400 and G500/G405/G505/G410/G510. • Make sure the battery has been removed before replacing any devices. ...Unlock the manual battery latch a. Any other battery could ignite or explode. a c b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer. 30 Appendix. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the ...
User Guide - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 (Windows 8.1 Preloaded) - Page 15

... On (solid white) The computer is fully charged. Off The computer is still charging. Slow blinking white The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Getting to white. On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge. When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is powered on...
User Guide - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 (Windows 8.1 Preloaded) - Page 31

...8226; If you must ask the system administrator to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the... marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is charged. - Proof of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is...
User Guide - Lenovo G400, G500, G405, G505, G410, G510 (Windows 8.1 Preloaded) - Page 35

... Turn off the computer. Replacing the battery Note:Use only the battery provided by the arrow c . a c b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over . 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a... for the G400 and G500/G405/G505/G410/G510. • Make sure the battery has been removed before replacing any devices. Appendix...

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