Computer is not charging when plugged in.

[MikeF52]

My computer is not changing when it is plugged in.  I have checked the plug, etc.  

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @MikeF52 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for checking the basics already—let’s dig a little deeper to get your HP charging properly again. This issue is often caused by a driver glitch, battery calibration problem, or a power management setting that’s misbehaving.

Here’s a structured fix that’s worked for many HP users:

🛠️ Step-by-Step Fix: “Plugged In, Not Charging”

Reset the Battery Driver

• Press Windows + X and choose Device Manager
• Expand Batteries
• Right-click Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery and choose Uninstall device
• Do the same for Microsoft AC Adapter
• Restart your computer—Windows will reinstall the drivers automatically

Perform a Hard Power Reset

• Shut down your computer
• Unplug the charger and remove any peripherals
• If your battery is removable, take it out
• Press and hold the power button for 30 seconds
• Reconnect everything and power on

Check Power Settings

• Go to Control Panel > Power Options
• Click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings
• Expand Battery > Plugged in and make sure all settings allow charging
• Set Minimum processor state to 5% under Processor power management

Run HP Battery Diagnostics

• Restart and press Esc, then F2 to launch HP UEFI Diagnostics
• Run the Battery Test and note any failure codes

Let me know what happens after these steps—especially if the battery starts charging again or if diagnostics show a fault. We’ll keep pushing until your HP is powered up and ready to go 💪🔋.

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye