MSI GS75 Stealth Switches Power Sources and Won’t Charge Reliably
I have an MSI GS75 Stealth 9SF with an i7-9750H, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and an RTX 2070 Max-Q. For a while, games would…
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Laptop Won’t Charge Even After Trying Different USB-C Cables
My laptop stopped charging about 24 hours ago. It charged normally the night before, but when the battery got low, the original USB-C charger no longer worked. I…
Can I use a wall-powered USB-C dock without charging my laptop?
I want to connect a wall-powered USB-C hub or dock to a laptop or desktop and use it to power the attached peripherals, while preventing power from being…
Should I Unplug My Laptop in an Apartment With Unsafe Electrical Wiring?
My Dell laptop was recently repaired, and afterward its battery life became extremely poor. It now needs to remain connected to the charger for normal use. The electrical…
Will a 90W charger work with my Dell Precision 7510?
My Dell Precision 7510 originally used a 130W charger, but it stopped working. I bought a replacement rated at only 90W. Will the laptop still charge, especially if…
Will a 90W Charger Work With My Dell Precision 7510?
My Dell Precision 7510 originally used a 130W charger, but it stopped working. I bought a replacement rated at 90W and want to know whether it can safely…
How can I charge an HP EliteBook G3 without its original charger?
My HP EliteBook G3 charger has stopped working, and I currently can't afford to buy a new one. Is there any safe way to charge the laptop temporarily,…
Is a 65W charger safe for a Dell Precision 5520 that requires 130W?
I have a Dell Precision 5520 that originally came with a 130W, 19.5V charger and a 97Wh battery. After a charging problem, I took it to a repair…
Why does my Framework 16 lose battery while plugged in during gaming?
I'm using a Framework 16 running Ubuntu, and I've noticed that the battery can still drain while I'm gaming, even though the laptop is plugged in. After about…
How Can I Charge My Asus ROG Laptop Without Its 200W Charger?
I have an Asus ROG laptop that normally uses a 200W charger, but I accidentally broke it and need to use the laptop urgently. Are there any alternative…
Can I safely use a 140W charger with my laptop that normally uses a 65W charger?
I'm setting up a home office and my work laptop comes with a 65W charger. I'm considering a docking station that requires a separate 140W power supply. Will…
My Laptop's Battery Capacity is Only 313 mWh—What’s Going On?
I've been having a major issue with my laptop's battery lately. Even though it shows 100% charge, it only works when it's plugged in. If I unplug it,…
Can I limit my laptop's charging to 60-80% on Linux?
I just switched from Windows to Linux and I'm looking for a way to manage my laptop battery charging. On Windows, I used to have a Lenovo app…
Is it safe to connect two different power adapters for my laptop?
I'm trying to figure out if I can connect a type B power adapter to a type A to type C adapter for my laptop. Specifically, I have…
How Do I Provide Charging for 40+ Laptops at an Event?
Hey everyone, I need some help! I've just been informed about an upcoming event at my workplace where we'll need to charge over 40 laptops. The room only…
How Can I Safely Charge 40+ Laptops for an Upcoming Event?
Hey everyone! I've been tasked with preparing for an event on short notice and need to set up charging for over 40 laptops. The room comes with 12…