doesnot charge. it remains at 4% charge and the moment i unplug the charger the laptop shuts down. Thanks all for your suggestions. I did some internet search and found this link http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y... I downloaded the firmware update...
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that's an issue with the battery. you are gonna have to contact customer service for warranty replacement.
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I did not experience the problem of the battery not charging. Make sure the battery is seated properly in the computer and make sure you have power to the computer. If it absolutely does not work, contact Amazon and return it.
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I called the Samsung company, and he told me to keep it plugged in the wall, and eventually it was a steady light and it started to charge. I let it charge for a while and it was totally charged. So try this before you go out and buy a new battery.
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I've had my Lenovo since June and almost exclusively keep it plugged in. I used the battery a couple of times but only for a short period. So, I really can't comment on the battery life. However, I do understand that it's good for only 2 hours or so. I've read other complaints about that. Also, can't comment on the battery replacement issue. Sorry!
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Are you sure it's not charging, or is there just no battery icon? Mine laptop lost the battery icon until I charged and used the battery 3 times, then the battery icon appeared. If it really isn't charging, I would send it back.
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I suggest you contact Amazon or the seller for return instructions. I have had mine since may and have not had any problems. I do no if you leave your laptop plug in alot and leave the battery in it you will over charge the battery and ruin it. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Hello, I would like to know any return policy on this laptop. Also, why would you not send a working charger, (noticed) in other questions, that the seller would replace it if its not working. Thanks
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Hi. I started charging mine as soon as I unboxed it. It had some charge to it but not 100%. So far mine is ok but I hope both of us didn't get a refurbished product. Maybe someone else will reply too.
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It doesn't say charging.... it shows a plug by the battery %. When I put the cursor over the battery it say charging.
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I have had mine for over a year and have not had that problem; however, I have seen this issue before, and it is usually a driver problem or battery issue. Try this: http://www.pcworld.com/article/225265/battery_not_charging.html
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The reason is that the plug is loose. The only way I could get it to work is to tape it in such a way that the wire is angled to make a good contact. If I move, it stops charging. I thought I could get 16 hours 8+8 but after watching half of a netflix movie at the airport, the Lenovo just died after 3 more hours. That's why I returned the tablet, the keyboard, the case and other accessories too. I liked the TABLET but its only really worth a $100 bucks. Even if Excel VSB MS Office 2007 will not work, I would have hanged on to it except for the keyboard. Try the Windows Tablet. I bought one but returned it cuz Windows 8 is just for babies not IT developers. The reason is that the plug is loose. The only way I could get it to work is to tape it in such a way that the wire is angled to make a good contact. If I move, it stops charging. I thought I could get 16 hours 8+8 but after watching half of a netflix movie at the airport, the Lenovo just died after 3 more hours. That's why I returned the tablet, the keyboard, the case and other accessories too. I liked the TABLET but its only really worth a $100 bucks. Even if Excel VSB MS Office 2007 will not work, I would have hanged on to it except for the keyboard. Try the Windows Tablet. I bought one... » Read More The reason is that the plug is loose. The only way I could get it to work is to tape it in such a way that the wire is angled to make a good contact. If I move, it stops charging. I thought I could get 16 hours 8+8 but after watching half of a netflix movie at the airport, the Lenovo just died after 3 more hours. That's why I returned the tablet, the keyboard, the case and other accessories too. I liked the TABLET but its only really worth a $100 bucks. Even if Excel VSB MS Office 2007 will not work, I would have hanged on to it except for the keyboard. Try the Windows Tablet. I bought one but returned it cuz Windows 8 is just for babies not IT developers. « Show Less
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My laptop still didn't work after I put in the new battery. I don't think it was a problem with the battery but some dysfunction of the computer. The computer failed to keep a charge even with the AC attached.
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Mine is doing the same thing. Right out of the box. Not sure if it's the charger, the battery or the charge port. Neither USB nor the main adapter charge it at all.
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I have problems with fan noise, it is horribly out of balance and makes a snoring-like sound as it spins down (kind of like a dying hard-drive as someone mentioned). If yours is doing this as well, you more than likely have a faulty fan. Unfortunately I have found that Lenovo does not allow non-factory repair of the IdeaPad line, so no local factory certified repair people are able to RMA parts and your only options are to send it in if it is under warranty, or try to find a fan on amazon or ebay and replace it yourself.
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Sorry for the late response. it's supposed to be, but it would not charge. I returned it and got the Lenmar brand instead. Apparently, according to Lenmar, you have to update the bios. Which I did. Battery works perfectly.
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I have a Lenovo Ideapad P470, and it works fine. I have to fiddle a little bit with the computer/charger connection, but other than that, it's great.
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Mine came with the 90 Watt power adapter and the power cord, although the same adapter and cord that I already had with the ThinkPad notebook would have also worked with the dock. These docks are no longer being made or sold by Lenovo, so they are either leftover old stock or refurbished, and are being provided by third-party sellers. Mine came from a different seller than the one Amazon is currently showing, so I think you need to contact the listed seller and ask them the question directly (if you click on the seller's name in Amazon's listing, it will take you to the seller's page where there is a "contact seller" link). Mine came with the 90 Watt power adapter and the power cord, although the same adapter and cord that I already had with the ThinkPad notebook would have also worked with the dock. These docks are no longer being made or sold by Lenovo, so they are either leftover old stock or refurbished, and are being provided by third-party sellers. Mine came from a different seller than the one Amazon is currently showing, so I think you need to contact the listed seller and ask them the question directly (if you click on the seller's name in Amazon's listing, it will take you to the seller's page where... » Read More Mine came with the 90 Watt power adapter and the power cord, although the same adapter and cord that I already had with the ThinkPad notebook would have also worked with the dock. These docks are no longer being made or sold by Lenovo, so they are either leftover old stock or refurbished, and are being provided by third-party sellers. Mine came from a different seller than the one Amazon is currently showing, so I think you need to contact the listed seller and ask them the question directly (if you click on the seller's name in Amazon's listing, it will take you to the seller's page where there is a "contact seller" link). « Show Less