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12-25-2012 10:19 PM
Hi! I have an HP elitebook 8440p. The battery meter says that my battery #2 is not present and when i unplug my computer is shuts off. I've tried taking out the battery and replacing but that hasn't worked. I read that re-installing the microsoft ACPI-Compliant control method battery may help but I wasn't sure if that applied to my situation. Can anyone help me?
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12-27-2012 11:55 AM - edited 12-27-2012 11:55 AM
Hello amj205. I understand that your battery is not being detected. Is this correct?
I do believe uninstalling the ACPI driver is a good place to begin. I combined this reinstallation with a hard reset so make sure to perform these steps exactly.
- Open Device Manager (with both AC power and battery connected).
- Expand the battery section.
- Uninstall all compenants listed here.
- Shut down the notebook.
- Remove battery and AC power.
- Press and hold power button for one full minute.
- Replace battery ONLY.
- Boot the notebook and allow Windows to reinstall the drivers.
- Verify that this resolves the issue and post the result.
Let me know the result. I hope you have a great rest of the day!
Please click the white star under my name to give me Kudos as a way to say "Thanks!"
Click the "Accept as Solution" button if I resolve your issue.
12-27-2012 11:55 AM - edited 12-27-2012 11:55 AM
Hello amj205. I understand that your battery is not being detected. Is this correct?
I do believe uninstalling the ACPI driver is a good place to begin. I combined this reinstallation with a hard reset so make sure to perform these steps exactly.
- Open Device Manager (with both AC power and battery connected).
- Expand the battery section.
- Uninstall all compenants listed here.
- Shut down the notebook.
- Remove battery and AC power.
- Press and hold power button for one full minute.
- Replace battery ONLY.
- Boot the notebook and allow Windows to reinstall the drivers.
- Verify that this resolves the issue and post the result.
Let me know the result. I hope you have a great rest of the day!
Please click the white star under my name to give me Kudos as a way to say "Thanks!"
Click the "Accept as Solution" button if I resolve your issue.
12-27-2012 02:56 PM
Hello again amj205. I am glad to hear that this resolved your issue. Also, thanks for marking the post as solved. This makes it easier for other users to find solutions to their problems.
You have a great rest of the week 🙂
Please click the white star under my name to give me Kudos as a way to say "Thanks!"
Click the "Accept as Solution" button if I resolve your issue.
05-08-2013 08:28 PM
Hi I have the same problem where the battery reads 100% but it is not recognised once power cord is unplugged. My computer is a HP Pavilion zd8000,
How do I fix this problem on my laptop please
Kindest regards
Brett
05-14-2013 12:27 PM
Hello Brett,
Please take a look at this document, which has links to several scenario's regarding the battery. A couple of different ones sounded like they may help, so I'm sending them all to you instead of one specific one.
Try the Battery does not power notebook or hold a charge document first.
Please let me know if this helps.
Good luck!
04-05-2014 04:05 AM - edited 04-05-2014 04:06 AM
I have also same issue & I have a question..........Is there any need of any CD softwere to reinstall the battery Softweres or windows will automatically install it?
KINDLY REPLY ANYONE....