Satellite A100 - strange battery issue

My battery takes more than two or three days to load completely, but when the cord is pulled it will not provide any power. My research has led me to believe it could be a bad battery, or BIOS related.

Anyone have similar problems? Any help much appreciated.

Hassen.

Published by: ADMIN

I n t have such problems, but I would say that that's a bad battery
But it s just my personal opinion.

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