Laptop Plugged In, Not Charging

The Problem: You connect the charger to your laptop. The icon shows it's plugged in, but the battery percentage isn't going up (or says "Plugged in, not charging").

The Short Answer: This is usually a battery driver glitch, not a dead battery. Reinstalling the ACPI driver fixes it 80% of the time.

Method 1: Reinstall Battery Drivers (Best Fix)

Windows sometimes forgets how to talk to the battery.

1. Right-click Start and open Device Manager.
2. Expand Batteries.
3. Right-click Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery.
4. Select Uninstall device. (Don't worry, it's safe).
5. Restart your laptop. Windows will automatically reinstall it.

Method 2: Static Discharge Reset

If your laptop has a removable battery:

1. Shut down the laptop.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Hold the power button for 30 seconds.
4. Put the battery back in and turn it on.

Method 3: Cool Down Battery

Modern laptops stop charging if they get too hot to prevent explosions. If you were gaming, let it cool down for 30 minutes.