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Default Charging a laptop battery without the laptop?

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Thanks for all replies. The laptop is a Dell XPS M1210.


That laptop has a 3-wire connector. Some folks may have had a 2-wire
connector installed or there may be some other connection problem.

http://www.laptopjacks.com/view_part/Dell-Inspiron-XPS-M1210-Laptop-DC-Power-Jack-DL111500.html

As mentioned on this page, an error message will be seen regarding an
Unknown adapter type if the data center pin is not making a good connection.

With what you have, and a meter - I'd start making continuity tests.

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