Gateway labtop battery charging problems

[LoisStiles]

My GateWay labtop battery is discharging at a rate of 1-2%. How can I get the battery to fully charge?

Lois

 

[buwish]

How old is the battery? If it is an older battery, chances are that it may be on it's last leg.

 

[evongugg]

Well, for one, if you are good with a multi meter you can check to see if the contacts are working and charging. Check the battery, the contacts of the unit and the contacts of the battery---make sure the pins have ample spring or resistance enough to make good contact (they get worn).

You can see if the unit runs w/out the battery just on AC.