How do I get my computer to recognize my AC adapter?

How do I get my computer to recognize my AC adapter?

With the AC adapter plugged into the laptop and switched on, try holding the adapter plug where it enters the laptop and gently (stress gently) move the plug slowly up and down and side to side to see if the laptop detects that the adapter is connected.

Why is my AC adapter not recognized?

Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Unplug the AC adapter from the computer. Check the AC adapter and cables (including the power cable) for any signs of physical damage or overheating. Check if the pin inside the plug or adapter port is bent, broken, or damaged.

How do I get my Dell laptop charger to work?

Method 1: Reconnect your AC adapter and your battery

1. 1) Power off your laptop.
2. 2) Unplug the AC adapter and the battery from your laptop.
3. 3) Press and hold the power button on your laptop for 20 seconds to release the residual power in you laptop.
4. 4) Re-connect the battery and the AC adapter to your laptop.

How do I fix my AC adapter not installed?

Right click Start to open Device Manager, under Battery choose the battery device, then Driver tab, then if available Roll Back the driver. If not available, choose Uninstall Driver, restart PC to reinstall.

Is an AC adapter the same as a charger?

Alternatively known as an AC/DC adapter, AC converter or charger, an AC adapter is an external power supply used with devices that run on batteries or have no other power source.

Do AC adapters go bad?

AC adapter components go bad from heat and use. The adapter still uses some electricity even when nothing is plugged into it. So the best way to prolong your AC adapter’s life expectancy and put off going bad is to unplug it if you’re not using it.

How does an AC adapter work?

How an AC Adaptor Works. In short, an AC Adaptor converts the electric currents received by the electrical outlet into a typically lower alternating current that an electronic device can use. Inside the AC adaptor are two wire windings that wrap around a single iron core.

What is an AC adaptor?

The AC adaptor is a box attached to the power cord, either at the end of the cord where the device plugs into the wall outlet, or in the middle of the power cord.