Hi,
I have a four-year-old Inspiron N5110. I haven't had any problems so far, thankfully. However, I have been getting adapter-related warnings lately. When I turn on my laptop, warning screen saying the adapter type cannot be determined comes before the windows starts. And when the windows starts the battery indicator shows that 'battery is plugged in but not charging'. When I take out the battery, the computer keeps on running normally. So, up to now, the adapter seems to be working, but the battery is not, right?
Okay, here comes the challenge. When I use another dell adapter, the battery is working and charging! Now, the battery is working! What the heck is the problem, then? What should I do? I have tried almost everything suggested in the forum. And I don't want to spend any money on something that I'm not even sure whether to be working or not. I just want to understand what the problem is.
Is there anyone who can help me with it?
Thanks.