Why do some of these only last a couple months?!? Is there something I can do to make sure it charges the battery and doesn't short out?
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I read that somewhere as instructions for laptop and charger use. I dont know if it will actually help but for my own laptop I am on my original charger still
459646
I plug my charger into my laptop before the wall. And i charge the battery with the laptop off
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There could be a number of reasons, but likely is due to age of unit and number of recharges. Any rechargeable will decrease in the amount of time they will hold a charge. If the unit is between 3-5 years old, it may be time to replace it.
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Mine are still working, had them almost a full year. After about a year's worth of continuous use these type of batteries start to go south. If you've used them regularly enough this may be the case. Occasionally there are defective products however.
445286
I have not had that problem, yet! Sometimes a battery will not receive a charge. I would buy a new battery for a cure>
328451
Get a new battery...I don't think I've ever run mine clear down, it lasts forever. I charge it when I notice its down to about 1/2 and, unless I'm using it a lot, that's about once every 4-6 weeks.
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I own this same pen and have not had a problem with short battery. I have only charges it once and have used it a couple of times without any battery problems. It may be a defect.
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Mines does that only when it needs to be charge. Best thing I think you should do is let it completely drain and die out.
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I think it's just because the battery is fully or almost fully charged. You can try to use it for a while then recharge to make sure.
799570
Yes, my batteries lasted a short time also. I purchased rechargeable ones & the charge has lasted so far 4 months.
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I've had mine for about 4 months, too, but haven't noticed any charging issues ... yet. They have a year guarantee so you might want to check with the manufacturer if you're experiencing problems.
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You know what MiKayla? I threw a couple of mine away. When they are under a dollar each, I expected at least one or two out of the ten to not function. A couple more have since died. But you know what, I got all of them for the cost of one regular length charger. So I figure if there's at least one that is usable a year or two later, I did good. You may not agree, and I don't know how to do the warranty information. Good luck!
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I think you may need to exchange it. Mine has never run out that quick. I get a very long battery run from it.
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I bought 2 and immediately had a problem with one of them (which I returned). I do notice it doesn't hold a charge very long these days. I've had mine about 6 months but only use it on occasion. Good luck :)
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Sometimes "New" batteries have sat on shelves for so long they have discharged completely. I advise getting Rechargeable batteries with a charger, remove and install when fully charged light indicates full charge. Otherwise, return the timer for a new one, could be a lemon, it happens. My cheap-o batteries from the dollar store barely lasted a month, but the rechargeables are still running after 3 months.
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I learned that sometimes running a discharge cycle first then let the charger do it's job works really well but if the batteries are there for hours, there most be something wrong, are the batteries new or are they over a year old? Some old batteries will never charge. There's a chance also that the charger may be defective.
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I only takes a couple of hours for mine to charge. Sounds like your charger or battery is faulty.
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There is a good chance that the current output is not high enough to charge the battery really fast. Additionally, it is better for the battery's longevity to charge it slower. I would have to take out my multimeter to check into it, but my guess is that its good for over night charges and not super fast charges. What I recommend is purchasing a second battery and keep one charged up so you don't have down time. I personally have an S2 and when at conferences, typically pull out that second battery.