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October 16, 2011 - 1:08pm — z.m123
Here's my problem.
So, my laptop was at 11% battery left. So I putted the charger in. but. when I putted the charger in, it didn't say that it's charging. o_o Then it dropped to 10%. So I checked the cable, if there's anything wrong with it, and I didn't see anything wrong. e_e The little light thingy on the side of the laptop said that it's charging.. And suddenly, the battery actually started charging. Even though it didnt say it was charging! /confused.
Something is appearently wrong here.. And I want to ask for help before shit goes down and won't charge at all. ;__;

Edit> Now my keyboard is all messed up. _ is at the ? and | is at the >
October 16, 2011 - 2:20pm — Rutilus

LOL uuuuum. The cable thing,

LOL uuuuum. The cable thing, uh--maybe it just took a few seconds to 'kick in', sort of, I dunno :U But if it happens again, check whether you have to readjust the position of the bit that plugs into the laptop - that has happened to me twice and each time, I eventually have to bend the wire more and more to make it work, resulting in the need for a new one after a while. wheeeee.
And I have no idea about the keyboard part, you could google it? D8" /unhelpful
October 16, 2011 - 2:22pm — Apeldille
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For the keyboard thing, press

For the keyboard thing, press shift+alt, that will most likely fix it!
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October 16, 2011 - 2:29pm — z.m123
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>> Dannii: Thanks for the

>> Dannii: Thanks for the tip! 8D I shall try that next time. c: ♥

>> Apeldille: Thank youuu ♥ I thought I was doomed because I write in size 10! ;_;
October 16, 2011 - 3:56pm — z.m123
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Just a lil' bump before I

Just a lil' bump before I have to go. ♥
October 16, 2011 - 4:23pm — BambooKirin

Yeah, it's the laptop cable.

Yeah, it's the laptop cable. My laptop cable used to have to be held in for it to charge. I got sick of it and just ended up getting a new one. However, your situation doesn't sound too bad. It just takes a minute or too for it to work. Now, if it completely stops working or takes a rather long time to charge, I would suggest getting a new one.
They're making a lot of laptop cables universal now, and not just for one specific type. I found out my Windows 7 laptop cable can be charged by a Toshiba cable. If you have a newer computer it will most likely have a universal plug in. If you don't know what cable you have, or want to do more research there should be a sticker or tag somewhere along the cable. Or you can Google what cable goes with your computer since they usually come in the same package.
& Laptop cables are expensive. When I bought my new cable it was $60. ._.
Hope this helps!