Check the charger circuit with a DVM to see if it is putting out voltage to
the battery. If so, the battery must be replaced.

Most of the time, the failure in this case, is a defective battery.

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JANA
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"Chris Webster" wrote in message
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Hi,

A friend of mine has a Compaq Presario1200 which apparently has stopped
charging the battery. The mains power LED and battery charging LED lights
up when connecting the mains. However when I pull the mains plug the
computer shuts down immediately as if there was no battery at all. Same
behaviour with a brand new battery.

Any hints or tips highly welcome

regards

Chris