Laptop Battery Care and Maintenance

Welcome to the FAQ and troubleshooting section of TEKK Power. We have provided some answers to frequently asked questions about laptop batteries, charging, installation, life-span and more. Find out how to get the most out of your laptop battery. Learn how computer batteries are rated and the standards used when discussing notebook battery ratings. Learn how to bypass brand specific laptop battery "checks" for some Sony and IBM model laptops. If you ever have a question about a particular laptop battery, laptop ac adapter, or having trouble finding the right notebook battery for your model, contact us and we can help.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I properly charge my new laptop battery?

How do I improve my notebook battery performance?

What ratings are there for laptop batteries?

What is the Warranty on my new laptop battery?

What should I do with my old laptop battery?

Laptop Battery Troubleshooting Guide:

My laptop battery does not charge at all

My laptop charges but does not charge to 100%

I receive a pop-up on my IBM Lenovo laptop saying the laptop battery is not genuine

I receive a pop-up on my Sony Laptop saying the notebook battery is not compatible with my Sony laptop

Windows 7 reports: Consider replacing your battery. There is a problem with your battery, so your computer might shut down suddenly.

How do I change the laptop battery faceplate for my HP or Compaq laptop?

Downloads:

NOTE: BIOS updates should be performed with caution. To eliminate the possibility of other programs interfering with the update, shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update program. The update program will reboot on its own. Do not, under any circumstances, turn off the laptop or remove the ac adapter while update is installing. Doing so may cause the computer to become inoperable requiring repair.

Dell Mini 9 BIOS update Model DL26 - resolves problem with blinking battery indicator light. Compatible with Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista.

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Sony Universal Battery Driver - Download Driver. Download Installation Instructions.
Resolves laptop not recognizing new batteries (rapid blinking indicator light). Compatible with Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7.
For Sony Part Numbers: VGP-BPS8, VGP-BPL8, VGP-BPS9, VGP-BPL9, VGP-BPS10, VGP-BPL10, VGP-BPS11, VGP-BPL11, VGP-BPS12, VGP-BLP12, VGP-BPS13, VGP-BPL13, VGP-BPS14, VGP-BPL14, VGP-BPS15, VGP-BPL15, VGP-BPS17, VGP-BPL17, VGP-BPS18, VGP-BPL18, VGP-BPS21, VGP-BPL21, VGP-BPS22, VGP-BPL22.

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