power cord I've had my ASUS computer about a month and it started flashing 2 messages "battery mode" and then "ac mode" with the icon of the power cord on the screen. It's as if you were plugging and unplugging the power cord rapidly but the cord is connected. I turned it off last night and plugged it in but it didn't charge. All was connected in properly. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you do about it? power cord I've had my ASUS computer about a month and it started flashing 2 messages "battery mode" and then "ac mode" with the icon of the power cord on the screen. ... » Read More power cord I've had my ASUS computer about a month and it started flashing 2 messages "battery mode" and then "ac mode" with the icon of the power cord on the screen. It's as if you were plugging and unplugging the power cord rapidly but the cord is connected. I turned it off last night and plugged it in but it didn't charge. All was connected in properly. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you do about it? « Show Less
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Same exact problem here. I will never purchase another Asus product again. I ended up calling the ADP phone number (the accidental damage plan), and they told me it would likely cost $200-$300 for a new motherboard. Unbelievable! I guess it's back to HP or Dell.
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I too just had this start up this past week. I've had to jiggle and reinsert the plug to see if the connection will take. My laptop is only a couple months old, so I'll be calling to see what my options are for fix or repair.
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I had the same problem around a year of purchasing the computer and using the computer lightly, gaming mostly. Took it to a local computer shop that does repairs it wasnt the power cord itself which I thought was the problem it was the adapter that is in the laptop anyways it cost $120 havent had any problems with the laptop since and would still consider buying another asus in the future great laptop besides the power problem.
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My laptop still didn't work after I put in the new battery. I don't think it was a problem with the battery but some dysfunction of the computer. The computer failed to keep a charge even with the AC attached.
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I have seen that message quite a few times. I think it involves the cord but it has nothing to do with the battery. Personally I think it is a software glitch Apple needs to address.
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I had the lap top plugged in I have had the lap top plugged in since I received it. I only tried to use it unplugged twice. Same results in 15 minutes the battery is showing a large amount of loss of power.
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Rafael, I am a total Asus fan but I had to return the first laptop I ordered because the key board wasn't lit up and the keys didn't work properly (particularly the cap key). After researching this further I found that Asus is having some quality control issues on this and similar current models and and that they had numerous people complaining about any number of items. My life update wasn't working, some of the drivers weren't working so I returned mine to Amazon (within the 30 days period) and got a replacement. No issues whatsoever with the replacement laptop. If you cannot return the laptop to Amazon I urge you to get this thing fixed by Asus under the warranty ASAP. Sorry, wish I had better news.
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I use the USB cord plugged into my computer or laptop and let it go. The red light on top will turn green when finished, usually about an hour or 2 max. I would advise that if the red light does not go away, first check your connection, after that maybe your device is defective. I really love my Brick, hope you figure this out, it's has nice sound and very compact. Good luck.
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I have two these and have never seen this issue. I am sure you have tried to unplug it and plug in back maybe to reset the computer. Other than that not sure, how old is it.
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My battery was detected by the system. However, the system alternated between charging and line AC power. The icon kept flashing on and off, making the system unstable and unusable. I blamed my PC for the problem because the old battery had begun exhibiting the same behavior. The PC works fine on AC line power, a bummer of a situation. I did not return the battery because I felt that my laptop was likely at fault.
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Mae in not sure what you mean about it not charging on AC. I did find out, however, that with the larger battery when I push the power button the orange lights do flash, but then when they stop I immediately push the power button again and it works then. It has always done that with the larger battery but when I put the original battery back in, it works like it is supposed to. I hope this helps. Donna
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I had similar experience. Try ordering a new AC adapter cord too. My battery now holds the full charge and its been 2 months and its still okay.
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Mae in not sure what you mean about it not charging on AC. I did find out, however, that with the larger battery when I push the power button the orange lights do flash, but then when they stop I immediately push the power button again and it works then. It has always done that with the larger battery but when I put the original battery back in, it works like it is supposed to. I hope this helps.Donna
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Mine never worked at all. My advice would be to do like I did: request a refund, then throw this battery in the garbage and spend a few bucks on an Anker or other decent brand. :-) Seriously, you may want to remove the battery while the computer is plugged in and see if it changes anything on the status display. If it changes, you know the battery is bad, if not, I would suspect a problem with the computer.
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Mine intermittently does the same. I have to switch it off and then back on, sometimes a couple of times. Eventually it reconnects, but it is very frustrating especially as HP has nothing about it on the website.
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Is it plugged in when this happens? If so, have you checked the power icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar to see whether it is receiving a charge from the power cord?
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What you are experiencing is normal. The red light charge indicator lamp will glow and it will stay on until the plug is removed from the AC outlet.
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I didn't have any problems with the power cord that came with it. Didn't even realize there was a problem. Sorry, not help help.
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Same thing happens to mine. However as soon as I turn on a connected device it lights back up and is connected so I think it's probably a power save mode.