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(Solved) - My laptop is not showing that my laptop is connected directly to the wall, why?

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Designing5
Designing5
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I'm setting up one right now with windows 8 on it. I don't see my battery charging from the icon on the taskbar or that it's connected to the wall. Why should I be looking for to make sure that I don't have a faulty laptop? One other thing: The laptop will not turn on (or stay on) when I first press on the power button when the cord is not plugged in. Please help me!

These are the specs on my system:
Toshiba laptop

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whs
whs
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Looks like a battery problem. Is your battery well connected.

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Xhi
Xhi
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Your link does not work for me. I do not have permissions to access your DOCs account.

Just post your make and model number. On most laptops there is a light in the keyboard area to show charging (blinking yellow) or fully charged and on power (Solid green)

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Designing5
Designing5
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I was afraid that you would not be able to see the image. The specs are AMD E-300 APu with Radeon Graphics, 4 gigs of ram, windows 8. It is nothing spectacular really. I am however havin a problem with the battery. It is charging now but as I mentioned before: It won't turn on without the help of the cord.
The link should work now, I believe..

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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How old is the comp/battery ?

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Designing5
Designing5
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The laptop was purchased online and received it 2 days ago. So, it's brand new.

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GuiltySpark
GuiltySpark
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Xhi

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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I would contact the vendor. You may have to use the warranty option.

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Xhi
Xhi
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And you may need to leave the computer plugged in for 24hours to insure the battery gets a full charge before you try to use it on battery.

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Designing5
Designing5
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I appreciate your help. I will leave it plugged in overnight then. Thank you!

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