Having trouble with your Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop battery not charging? Here’s what you need to know.
Reconnecting the AC Adapter and Battery
To reconnect the AC adapter and battery on a Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop when the battery won’t charge, follow these steps:
1. First, make sure the laptop is powered off and unplugged from the wall.
2. Locate the AC adapter, which is the power cord that plugs into the laptop and the wall outlet.
3. Plug the AC adapter into the laptop, ensuring it is securely connected.
4. Look for the battery symbol or icon on the laptop. It is usually located near the bottom right corner of the screen.
5. Remove the battery from the laptop by sliding the battery latch and gently lifting it out.
6. Inspect the battery and the battery contacts on the laptop for any dirt or debris. Clean them if necessary.
7. Align the battery with the battery slot on the laptop and gently push it in until it clicks into place.
8. Plug the AC adapter back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the laptop.
9. Check if the battery is charging by looking for an indicator light on the laptop or a battery icon on the screen.
10. If the battery still won’t charge, it may be a hardware issue. Consider contacting Dell support or a professional technician to further diagnose and resolve the problem.
Trying a Different AC Adapter
If your Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop battery won’t charge, one possible solution is to try using a different AC adapter. Sometimes, the original adapter may be faulty or incompatible. To do this, follow these steps:
1. First, ensure that the new AC adapter has the correct voltage and amperage for your laptop.
2. Shut down your laptop and unplug the original AC adapter.
3. Connect the new AC adapter to your laptop’s power port.
4. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a power outlet.
5. Turn on your laptop and check if the battery is now charging.
If the battery still won’t charge, there may be other issues at play, such as a problem with the BIOS, motherboard, or battery itself. In such cases, it is best to seek professional assistance or contact Dell support for further troubleshooting.
Reinstalling the Battery Driver
1. Press the Windows key + X and select “Device Manager.”
2. Expand the “Batteries” category.
3. Right-click on “Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery” and select “Uninstall device.”
4. Check the box for “Delete the driver software for this device” and click “Uninstall.”
5. Restart your laptop.
6. After the restart, Windows will automatically reinstall the battery driver.
If the issue persists, it could be a hardware problem with the BIOS, motherboard, or the battery itself. In such cases, it’s recommended to contact Dell support for further assistance.
Updating the BIOS
1. Go to the Dell Support website and enter your laptop’s service tag to find the latest BIOS update for your specific model.
2. Download the BIOS update file and save it to a USB flash drive.
3. Connect the USB flash drive to your laptop.
4. Restart your laptop and press the F12 key repeatedly to enter the Boot Menu.
5. Select the USB flash drive as the boot device and press Enter.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the BIOS.
7. Once the update is complete, restart your laptop and check if the battery charging issue has been resolved.
Make sure to connect your laptop to a power source during the BIOS update process to avoid any interruptions.
F.A.Qs
How do I fix my Dell Inspiron plugged in but not charging?
To fix a Dell Inspiron that is plugged in but not charging, you can try the following steps:
1. Verify the functionality of the AC adapter.
2. Charge the battery in BIOS mode or with the laptop turned off.
3. Run the Dell hardware diagnostic test.
4. Check the battery health status.
5. Update the BIOS and Dell Quickset.
6. Run the Windows Troubleshooter for battery issues.
7. Uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft ACPI Battery driver.
How do I reset my Dell Inspiron 1545?
To reset a Dell Inspiron 1545, restart the computer and press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears. Press F8 before the Windows logo appears. From there, follow the on-screen instructions to reset your laptop.
