Why is my laptop plugged in but not charging?

If your laptop is actually plugged in and yet it is still not charging, the battery might be the culprit. … If your laptop turns on properly, it means your power adapter is also working properly. And therefore, the problem is with your battery. It’s possible that you’re dealing with a bum battery.

What should I do if my laptop battery is not charging?

Fixes to try:
  1. Troubleshoot hardware issues.
  2. Turn off the battery charge threshold.
  3. Perform a power reset on your laptop.
  4. Reinstall Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery.
  5. Update the driver for your battery management device.