Laptop won't boot without battery attached

[paviliondv]

Hi,

I have a Hp pavilion dv6700 series (dv6840el) and it just won't boot without the battery attached.

If i plug the AC adapter, i get some computer activity (fan, dvd drive noise and HD drive spins) for about 5 seconds and then shuts down.

Once i plug the battery (which is dying, needing a replacement), the laptop boots fine.

So, my question is: is this a motherboard or an AC adapter issue?

The AC adapter seems ok, though. But if i'm considering to buy a spare battery, i must make sure that i don't need a new AC adapter as well.

Thanks in advance.

[viki9324 · Accepted solution]

hi

check this Link

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?tmp_rule=61317&tmp_task=solveCategory&cc=us&d...=

Good Luk

[paviliondv]

Hi,

Thank you for your prompt reply and attention.

I've been through that page and i will try it again!

Thank you very much!

[viki9324]

check this out if still having problem just let me know

[paviliondv]

Thanks once again for your kind attention!

The procedure consisted of plugging the AC adapter and pressing the Power button.

I tried many times during the day, like twice an hour, and got the same result: lights powering on, hd spinning, fan noise for about 5 seconds and then it would shut itself off.

Just tried the exact same ritual right now and BANG! IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any ideas of the real explanation??

Anyway, i've just booted 4 times since then and it seems ok.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!

[viki9324]

might b the static electricity

[paviliondv]

Thank you, Master!!!!

You saved my day!!!!!

Best Regards.

[viki9324]

 i m Not a master ... You did a good job ..you have lot of passions

GooD Daaay,:smileyhappy:

[Radicaldoc]

can some one tell me what that link says as when i follow it is is in chinese...!!!!

what do you have to do to correct the charging..Thanks

Mine is a HP DV3 2055EA And i cannot boot without a battery with charge in it....

[npw05001]

Hello Radicaldoc,

I see that you are having problems with charging the battery on the computer. I would like to help with this issue but I need some information.

Can you provide the model and product number of the computer? Here is a link that shows how to find that information.

What kind of error messages are you receiving?