Compaq Armada laptop won't work under battery power

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My old Armada M700 had identical symptoms. It turned out to be a
defective batter. Compaq actually had a recall on those batteries, so I
received my replacement free of charge. But since yours is a different
model, I can't say if the same applies to your laptop.

Cosmin

Low-Gee wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I am using a Compaq Armada e500 laptop at work and it occasioanlly
> decides it's no longer going to run on battery power. The battery is
> charging when the laptop is plugged in, and is recieving a full charge
> (eventually the charging indicator goes off). I have also tested the
> battery with a meter and it has a comparable charge on it as when it
> was working. Also, the LEDs on the battery show it at 100%.
>
> The laptop refuses to give any indication of power when disconnected
> from the A/C adaptor, and if unplugged while running, will immediatley
> cut off as though no power is reaching the unit from any source. The
> symptoms also persist if using the alternate battery slot (removing
> the floppy drive and inserting the battery there).
>
> I did mention that this has been an intermittent problem, by which I
> mean that it has occurred previously and then spontaneously started
> working again about 3 weeks later.
>
> I'm hoping to figure out a solution, or at least an explanation,
> without having to buy a new battery pack for $100+ if possible.
>
> Any input would be welcome.
>
> Low Gee