Dell inspiron 1525 battery power light blinks amber 4 times then blue once. Battery icon shows plugged in not charging. Computer only runs when plugged in. Battery shows 60% charge.
The computer is 26 months old. Been seeing a lot of comments about issues with the mother board or the power jack sub board. Was concerned it could be one of those. Just spent 160 for a new display screen and after its all together, this happens.The computer is 26 months old. Been seeing a lot of comments about issues with the mother board or the power jack sub board. Was concerned it could be one of those. Just spent 160 for a new display screen and after its all together, this happens.
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The battery is not taking the load of the laptop and that why the laptop is working fime with it plugged in not when plugged out. The battery is still the culprit.The battery is not taking the load of the laptop and that why the laptop is working fime with it plugged in not when plugged out. The battery is still the culprit.
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The diagnostic procedures from the Dell User Guide are as follows:
Total Power Failure When Using a Battery If an AC adapter is not connected to your computer, the computer's power source is a battery. If the battery indicator flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery needs to be charged. If the battery is flashing green and amber, the battery may be defective. To troubleshoot this problem, use the following procedure. 1. Turn off the computer and peripherals, and disconnect them from AC power. 2. Reseat each installed battery by removing it and then replacing it. 3. Turn on the computer. Does the green power indicator light up? Allow one minute for the computer to initialize its components before checking for signs of power. Yes. Continue to step 4. No. Use the AC adapter to connect your computer to AC power. If the computer operates normally when using AC power, go to step 7. If the computer does not boot when using the AC adapter, see the previous subsection, "Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter." 4. Does the battery indicator flash amber or show a a steady amber light? Yes. The battery needs to be charged. Go step 5. No. Go to step 7. 5. Connect the computer to AC power, and fully charge the battery. For instructions, see the topic titled "Charging the Battery" in the online System User's Guide. 6. As the battery charges, does the green battery indicator light up? Yes. Go to step 9. No. Go to step 7. 7. Is the battery indicator flashing green and amber? Yes. Your computer may be in a hot environment. Charging the battery in this condition may affect the life span of the battery. Continue to step 8. No. The problem is resolved. 8. Disconnect the computer from AC power. Is the the battery indicator still flashing amber? Yes. You may have a defective battery. Continue to step 9. No. The problem is resolved. 9. Remove the battery, and press its test button. Is the uppermost indicator in the charge gauge of the battery flashing? Yes. You have a defective battery. Continue to step 9. No. The problem is resolved. 10. If a spare battery is available, fully charge it, and then install it in the computer. 11. Turn on the computer. Is the power indicator off? Yes. Your original battery is defective. Call Dell for a replacement. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.)
Check battery indicator. If OK, update BIOS. If no change, check battery bios info, if AC Adapter is incorrect, replaces it. Please comment if the information provided has been helpful for the improvement of my support assistance. Thank you and regards.
Hi. Blinking orange light on battery indicator means it's charging. To make sure, point your mouse to the battery icon on the Taskbar located on the lower right-hand corner of your screen...near the system time and speaker icons. It should say plugged in, charging. If you see "plugged in, not charging, then you need to call Dell Phone Support for additional help.
The battery on your 1525 needs replacement, if the battery charge light is "blinking blue then orange". You can check the battery health meter by removing the battery and pressing the battery icon beside the 5 led lights. If 1,3,5 lights are lit, it means the battery is faulty. Batteries are covered in your warranty for only 1 yr.
This is directly from the User Manual: If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the Battery light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.
You have had a flat battery for a long time hence the cells tend to be dead. Make sure the power adapting is remitting the right voltage with the use of a multimeter set to dc voltage at 20V. Most power adapters are within the range of 13 and 19.5V, so 20V dc should be selected for a correct reading ok. Having comfirmed that to be ok, you should just power off your pc and have it connected to a power outlet for a least 2hours. If there is still no sign of battery life, then it should be changed as it might have exceeded its life span. Most of such batteries have an average life span of 5 years depending on use though. Good luck
Hello,
I recommend purchasing a new Dell Inspiron battery.
The code 4 blinking orange or amber and one green, means a defective battery. Thank You,Raphael
The computer is 26 months old. Been seeing a lot of comments about issues with the mother board or the power jack sub board. Was concerned it could be one of those. Just spent 160 for a new display screen and after its all together, this happens.
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