Why is Your HP Pavilion DV6 Battery Not Charging?

by Jason Otis NZ laptop battery

HP Pavilion DV6 battery packs can fail to receive charge for a number of reasons. First, the HP pavilion DV6 adapter that you are using might be incompatible with your laptop computer. It might also have a problem (physical and or mechanical) or has a low voltage that cannot charge the battery for HP Pavilion DV6 in your laptop computer as well. To identify which of the foregoing possible issues are the cause of your problems, consider the following steps: First, check the documentation that shipped with your HP Pavilion DV6 charger to ascertain whether it is authentic and suitable for your laptop computer. Weight and length of the charger for example, are essential metrics that can tell you whether you own a good charger or a fake. If the HP Pavilion DV6 adapter’s particulars are within the normal range, test it to check if it is supplying the correct voltage. Buy or borrow a voltmeter and check if the adapter is working well. If no current is passing through the adapter or it is supplying a lower that needed voltage, replace the adapter or repair the defective part (power cord, transformer, etc.) to resolve your battery is charging issues. Two other causes of laptop battery charging issues include:

Power Socket

To charge to capacity, an HP Pavilion DV6 battery must receive power from an external source such as a power socket. If the electrical outlets in your home are not working well, your battery for HP Pavilion DV6 charging issues will persist, whether you buy a new battery or charging accessory. Hire an electrician to check and repair all damaged power sockets and check if the charging issues persist.

Skewed Battery

Over time, the HP battery for Pavilion DV6 installed in your computer can shift in its compartment, breaking electricity exchange with the laptop’s contacts. After you have ascertained that the HP Pavilion DV6 you are using to charge your battery is working well, and that all power sockets in your home are working well, remove the battery that is refusing to charge from your laptop and re-install it well. Slide the latch that holds the battery in place to remove it. You should then clean the battery for HP Pavilion DV6 well, re-install it in your laptop, and check if charging issues persist.

Charging Jack

The charging jack on an HP laptop connects a charger to the installed HP Pavilion DV6 battery. If this accessory blows up or the motherboard of your computer is not working well, frequent charging issues are common. Connect your HP laptop adapter to the charging jack and wiggle the charging pin gently. If the HP battery in your laptop charges and then stops intermittently, there is a high chance your laptop motherboard or its charging jack has a problem. Consult a reputable laptop technician and ship it for repairs. Failure after repairs means that your laptop battery might be dead.

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