How old was/is the battery and how long can you use the laptop before the laptop battery requires charging? Thanks!
808812
The battery in my laptop came new and the life is about 8 hours. I hope this helps.
808813
New computer. Runs on battery around three to four hours before recharging.
808814
Full use 2 hours, medium use about 3 hours light use 4:30 minutes, battery is 4 months old hope this helps
546983
When I ordered this product, it contained instructions for how to properly charge the battery for the first time. If I recall correctly, they recommended a full charge to 100% before use, and then unplugging the laptop and letting the battery drain all the way to 0%. Beyond that I don't remember any other tips. However here's a website that provides additional suggestions. The main point is NOT to keep your battery running at 100% AND plugged in at all times.https://www.luculentsystems.com/techblog/how-to-extend-laptops-battery-life-span/
702527
I checked with my daughter, since I bought it for her laptop and she's the one who installed it. She did not get that message, but did mention that the battery needs to be charged before it will work. I don't imagine it would charge, though, if it's "not detected", but maybe you could leave it on for a while and see. You can probably tell I'm not very "techy". We didn't know until after we bought the battery that the laptop would work perfectly well just plugged in, with the battery uninstalled. If I'd known that, I probably wouldn't have bought the battery at all. Sorry I can't be more help. I checked with my daughter, since I bought it for her laptop and she's the one who installed it. She did not get that message, but did mention that the battery needs to be charged before it will work. I don't imagine it would charge, though, if it's "not detected", but maybe you could leave it on for a while and see. You can probably tell I'm not very "techy". We didn't know until after we bought the battery that the laptop would work perfectly well just plugged in, with the battery uninstalled. If I'd known that, I probably wouldn't have bought the battery at all. Sorry... » Read More I checked with my daughter, since I bought it for her laptop and she's the one who installed it. She did not get that message, but did mention that the battery needs to be charged before it will work. I don't imagine it would charge, though, if it's "not detected", but maybe you could leave it on for a while and see. You can probably tell I'm not very "techy". We didn't know until after we bought the battery that the laptop would work perfectly well just plugged in, with the battery uninstalled. If I'd known that, I probably wouldn't have bought the battery at all. Sorry I can't be more help. « Show Less
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Sorry, I've never really timed it. I know it is at least 4 hours, and maybe it is more. But the last computer I used had had a bad battery for so many years, that I had almost forgotten I could ever use a computer that was not plugged in. Not that it matters, but I purposely ordered this computer with Windows 7 because I did not want to use Windows 8 on a computer that was not touch screen. I have had the computer for about a month and haven't had any problems so far, unlike the person who wrote the previous comment.
1546795
This is an older laptop well past the manufacturer's warranty. You would have to contact the seller if they offer any warranty, usually 30 days.
2241764
Dear Stephanie, When you say that the laptop doesn't detect the battery do you mean when you turn it on nothing happens. What I'm trying to say (not very well) is does it operate at all with the battery in place. One of the batteries I got is not detected by the computer but I just left in and connected it to power and let it charge for the same amount of time as the old one. Then I removed power, the battery was charged and worked fine in the laptop. It is kind of a pain though because you never have any warning, when it goes to laptop shuts down and you have to charge it again. Later I got another battery (newer) and it was detected and works properly indicating charging and charged. It was a real improvement because it lasted almost 4 hours and the original battery that came in the laptop only lasted a little over an hour. Hope this info helps a little. Smiley
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It may be defective, or needs to be recharged; assuming it's the correct model number, and if it's installed properly. I would double check the model number of the battery, make sure the battery connections are clean, and make sure the battery is installed in the laptop properly. Once installed, make sure the battery gets a good maybe 12 hour charge. Then check to see if the battery works. Good luck.
1165604
With only the info you provided, I believe the battery in the laptop dead, very dead. An external power source cannot fix that!
1447622
Mine does not have the charging port. What I can tell you is the use time is awesome. My original stock battery from HP lasted about 45 minutes and was dead. This one I am able to use up to 6 or 7 hours before having to plug in my laptop for charging. Well worth the price to me!
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Most laptop battery should last approximately three years with normal use. How old is your laptop and is this the original battery? If your laptop is more than 3 years old with the same battery then I suggest you purchase a new battery. If you're unable to power up your laptop when it is plugged in with a dead battery, then you should replace the AC power supply with a new one.
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Charge the battery for 9-16hrs, for the first time, before turning on the laptop (even if green light comes on before the 9-16hrs time frame, leave it alone). After that, turn it on and turn off completely. Next, you use the laptop as you normally do. Remember, these batteries have an approx 500-2,000 charge life. This means, if you unplug the laptop at 80% and plug it back in , it just used one of the charges.
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I called Toshiba support. In short I was very satisfied with them. I called last Friday, my battery arrived in 4 days(two business days). The new battery pegged the Toshiba battery health meter at "good" (that's as good as it gets) I haven't tested the laptop on battery power yet. Toshiba charges your visa $129 and credits the account when the bad batery is returned. Return shipping is provided by Toshiba. Very Smooth. That was my experience. YMMV. That was my first ever call to Toshiba support.
1546763
If the battery is not charging you either have a problem with your laptop or the battery is defective. Was your battery charging before you replaced it with this new one?
1343288
You can't charge it before you install it. What you need to do is take out out battery, then when you insert new battery, merely leave the computer closed and leave it for 12 hours plugged in. That will charge the battery. Be sure you are not temped to open up the computer and try to do something on it while it is charging.
1576729
I bought one for my son about 6-12 months ago and it is working fine. I don't know how long it lasts on a charge, but he hasn't complained about it. He really likes the lip on it which gives the laptop a tilt.
405036
I'm routinely using it for 3 to 4 hours and still has a charge. Guess I could probably go 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Definitely was a good purchase - at least for how I use my computer.
842409
Have had this laptop just a week, so I can't give a very knowledgeable answer. The solid state drive should help extend use time before needing to be recharged. I'm sure it will be at least 5 hours.