The battery will not charge unless the computer is off. it runs on the battery even if its plugged in why? if i unplug the the adapter then plug it in it charges for a few seconds and then stops and then flicks back and forth and ultimately ends up not charging. If the battery is 100% its not a problem at all. But as soon as charging needs to happen it does not work.

hi frank your battery is over replace it



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Perhaps remove the multi-bay battery, and let main battery charge all the way. Then reattach multi-bay battery, and see if it's recognized.
(Will charge)

That is AC adapter (Charger) removed, then remove multi-bay battery.
Plug AC adapter back into laptop, THEN plug AC adapter into power.

[You do Not want to unplug an AC adapter from a laptop, with the AC adapter plugged into power. Could be a power surge/voltage spike. Unplug AC adapter from power, when plugging into laptop, or unplugging from laptop ]

Main battery charged, unplug power to AC adapter, unplug AC adapter from laptop. Plug multi-bay battery in, then AC adapter.
(Then plug AC adapter into power)

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Regards,
joecoolvette

As you yourself have said, this is NOT a camera. For help, I would advise you to post this in a forum dealing with computer equipment.

Try to perfrom power drain. You must first turn off the computer. Take out the battery and unplug the power adapter. Press and hold the power button for 30 secs. Put the batter back in, plug in the power adapter and power ip the computer then observe.

Let me know if same issue will happen.

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From Toshiba, try step-charging the battery or Battery conditioning procedures:

Batteries don't last forever. All types of batteries gradually lose their ability to hold an electrical charge as they age. Eventually, the computer's battery charge indicator may show that the battery contains less than a full charge, even though the battery has just been fully charged. The computer will then not run for as long a time from the battery as when the battery was brand new.
You may prefer to simply replace the battery if this happens, but you may also wish to try 'step-charging' the existing battery per the following instructions.
This procedure should work for the battery in any Toshiba notebook. Follow it only when you find that the computer will run from the battery for just a short while.
Check the User's Guide for more specific information about charging the battery in your computer .

Procedure

Step-charging the computer's battery

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the computer, and turn ithe computer on. Let the computer run from battery power until the computer turns off, indicating that the battery is fully discharged. Time this interval, but not with a software clock running on the same computer.
   
   
2. Remove the battery pack from the computer.
   
   
3. Unplug the AC adapter from the computer.
   
   
4. Wait at least 30 seconds. The first time through this procedure, use a soft cloth to wipe the battery pack's contacts and the AC adapter's plug.
   
   
5. Re-insert the battery pack.
   
   
6. Plug into the AC adapter into the computer again and check the fit of its plug in the wall outlet, making sure the connection is secure.
   
   
7. With the computer turned off, let the battery charge until the battery status light or icon glows green, or otherwise indicates a full charge.
   
   
8. Unplug the AC adapter from the computer.
   
   
9. Remove the battery.
   
   
10. Wait at least 30 seconds, then re-insert the battery.
    
    
11. Plug the AC adapter back into the computer.
    
    
12. Let the battery charge again until the battery status light turns green or otherwise indicates a full charge, again.

Repeat this procedure, starting from step 1, at least three times. Each time, check to see if the computer runs longer from its battery than the previous time.

Battery Conditioning:
IMPORTANT!! Interruptions in the charging cycle can be responsible for an issue called "memory effect" which may reduce the battery's charging capacity. Whenever you suspect the battery performance is not at it's optimum you should try using the following "Battery Conditioning" procedure.

Before you start: Turn off your battery saving features temporarily.

***IMPORTANT*** Repeat the following steps 2-3 times!

1. Unplug the power cord from the computer
2. Turn the computer on and let it run until it shuts itself off.
   Note: Using the CD-ROM to play an Audio CD will speed the discharge.
3. Plug in the power cord (While the system is off) charge the battery until the battery light changes from flashing green to solid green
4. Remove the battery for 30 seconds and then replace it.
   Note: If the battery light isn't lit, wait a few moments, if it still does not light check your power connections.
5. Continue charging the battery until the battery light turns solid green once again.
   **REPEAT THIS PROCEDURE 3 TIMES**
   

If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe


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I found there are select 120v AC adapters that will work on Magellan GPS. When a working 120v or 12v adapter to mini USB adapter is plugged into the unit, the battery bars will be 'scrolling' and therefore charging.

When your adapter, or even USB cable from your computer, is plugged into the GPS unit, and the battery goes to FULL, it is NOT CHARGING. The battery bars must be SCROLLING for the unit to charge. In this case, get a different adapter until it works.

Unless you have the ability to to replace the plug connector part yourself, you will have to take it in to a shop who can do that kind of fine soldering for you. If nothing else is damaged, it should be ok with replacing just that burnt out part.

If the battery is not charging, then the charging circuit of the motherboard is bad.

Page 3-22 lists the spare part number for the motherboard. (4 versions depending on options)

Chapter 5 covers disassembly and reassembly

http://www.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00212209.pdf

It sounds like there is a problem with your motherboard. You would have to take it someplace to run diagnostics on it. It may be time for a new laptop

Unplug you ac adapter from the wall and plug a lamp in to verify that the wall plug is working correctly. Pick up the adapter to see if it feels warm. Most adapters will feel warmer than room temperature if they are working,
If the cords on your adapter can be unplugged from the adapter, reseat them. Try the ac adapter in another wall plug to see if it comes on. The adapter may have an LED on it that indicates whether or not it is on. If it doesn't, about the only way to check it is to use a multimeter to see if there is any voltage on the plug that goes into the back of the laptop. If something else will work in the original wall plug and the adapter won't work in another wall plug, you will need to obtain another ac adapter.
Once you've tried these things, let me know and we'll go from there.
Thanks!
Ron-