One day, I started up my computer like normal, watching some videos then suddenly I get this warning that says I need my power charger plugged in, but my charger is already plugged in, upon further inspection it seems that my battery is not charging. I thought this is a software problem so I restarted my computer but the problem persist and I noticed my battery is really hot. I took out the battery thinking it will run on just the power supply alone but my laptop could only start up for a few seconds then turn itself off I tried a few times of this, after waiting for various time length it seems the longer I wait the more laptop can stay on for... but ultimately it just turn itself off. I also waited for a few hours for the battery to cool down, and plugged it in again in my laptop, the laptop turned on, working, charging, but after 20min it warned me of the low power again, so I switched it off. I also noticed the battery is quite hot. Is this a battery problem or something wrong with the computer itself?

First, I'm not a RCA representative.
* Check your warranty. Call for support; https://rcaav.com/audio-video/
*** Following is for information only. ***
* Specs (and questions); https://www.amazon.com/RCA-TH2014-4GB-MP3-Player/dp/B015S9NTLO
* Customer review (shows charging); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggQwsI1B__8
* according to the specs. A customer says it comes with a large battery(?) but the specs say it uses a USB plug in to charge.
* USB plugs (that are charge plugs) just plug into any standard USB (5VDC) charger.
* The USB charger will plug into the wall outlet power that is available in the area. Albeit 110 or 240VAC.
* Taking a charger from USA will not fit into a European outlet as they are very different. (though plug adapters are avail. I don't recommend them unless they were supplied with the USB Charger AND specifically states the dual voltages on the charger ID plate. )
* European chargers looks like; https://www.amazon.com/European-Adapter-Niluoya-Universal-Charger/dp/B07CBSFPV5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1531557442&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+charger+european+plug&dpID=41%252BXpN9gxAL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
* But you will be able to charge at any USB standard charging port without using your original charger. (Though you may need to heed the "USB3" ports that may overcharge your device. You will need to contact support to get specifics on what power level (USB 1-2-3 types) you can safely use.
* Diff Europe adapters( and warnings) ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAQ4FaaH8Lk
* Note; There are different plugs in England.
* When in doubt, use USB with 300 ma rating. (which is a very safe slow charge at a low power rate. It won't heat up anything at this power level.)
* WalMart; https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1&biw=1366&bih=654&tbm=shop&ei=v7ZJW6f9EICx0PEPu86s2A8&q=usb+charger+european+plug+walmart&oq=usb+charger+european+plug+walmart&gs_l=psy-ab.12...7685.10539.0.12156.8.8.0.0.0.0.153.965.0j8.8.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.tdeufG-_8LU#spd=5599713413149077881
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1. Does YOUR charger work on her computer? If yes, you need to replace her charger.

2. If YOUR charger doesn't work on her computer, then the problem is most likely a broken power jack (or a "cold solder joint" on the power jack). The power jack is mounted directly on the motherboard, therefore the entire computer needs to be disassembled to repair it. Here's a link to a YouTube video showing this repair:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoT9XVn5Y2s


Best of Luck!

If you have a Iphone charger base unplug the wire then just cilp in the long retangular part of the usb charger (also works with a nitendo charger) then plug itno the wall connected to the watch. not everyone needs a computer used to charge it!

take the battery out and hold the power button for like 15 seconds. then put battery baCK on and plug it in but do not try to power on. lets saee what goes? remember not to power on

hi jorgemat971.
go to this link might help you find out why.
Acer Aspire 4520 its dead Google Search

Try connecting a know good monitor and see if you are able to see the display, if so your monmitor is toast and needs to be replaced. I hope this helped. Good luck and have a great day.

The device may just be locked up and needs to be reset so that it can start up normally. To do a reset on the device, make sure the unit is plugged in to the charging cable/cradle and connected to power. Next press and hold the Mode + Reset buttons at the same time for approximately 10 seconds. After releasing the Mode + Reset buttons, attempt to power the device on normally.

Hi...there,
It's seems you guys had a bad lucks! Your backlight inverter are busted. Need to replaced a new inverter...Guys! Have a nice day!

cud be your onboard voltage regulator for the battery charging. if you remove the battery and use the external power source does it smell also?
if the battery charges normal out of the unit, and the laptop works well with the AC power unit without the battery, then it's your voltage regulator for the batt charging

No power or computer does not turn on. Additional information to why you may be recieving now power from the computer and/or why the computer is not turnning on.
Getting into Windows Safe Mode To get into Windows 98 / ME safe mode, as the computer is booting press and ... safe mode as the computer is booting into Windows, turn off your computer.

POST troubleshooting steps. Turn on the computer and see if it beeps normally. If the computer has never ... If you're able to get the computer to boot with one or more of the sticks.

Good Luck, Please dont for get to Vote/Thank You.