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If your laptop battery isn't charging, first make sure there is no problem with your power adapter and cable. On a modern laptop that charges via USB-C, make sure you're using the right USB-C port.

I have an Acer Aspire 5600 laptop. The laptop worked fine until the battery lost charge.<BR><BR>The power port is loose and I used to be able to power the laptop by wiggling the cable, but now that no ...