Recently, there have been issues regarding some sort of charging issues on Windows 10. In most cases, this particular issue surfaced due to a Windows 10 update. While many of the users are blaming the update, the rest of the victims say that the update is not alone the culprit. Either way, if there’s an issue, you must take measures of resolving it.

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Fix Battery Not Charging Issues After Windows 10 Update

In this guide today, we’ll get you through everything you need to know about fixing this particular issue on Windows 10. Below you’ll find a few possible fixes that will help you, which includes methods of fixing the problem both from both internally as well as externally. With that out of the way, we’ll get right into our guide on fix battery not charging issues after Windows 10 update.

1. Run Battery Diagnostics

Most laptop manufacturers will have their own diagnostics utilities so we suggest that you see the documentation. Before running the Windows 10 battery diagnostics, you must charge your laptop to a 100% battery and disconnect the AC adapter. With that out of the way, follow the below steps to run Windows 10 Battery diagnostics:

  • To start with, navigate to Start→Settings→Update & security→Troubleshoot
  • On the right pane, scroll down and click on Power
  • Then, click on the Run the troubleshooter button and wait for the process to complete. Once it’s complete, restart the device.

2. Ensure that your AC power supply is connected properly

If running the Windows 10 battery diagnostics did no good against the issue, then the problem might persist physically. One reason could be sourced from your laptop’s AC power supply brick. Make sure the cable is connected properly to this power supply brick. Disconnect and connect again to see if that resolves the issue. If it doesn’t help, move on to the next steps.

3. Try a different wall outlet for charging

Another reason that’s causing charging issues computer might be the wall socket. This results due to a damaged wall outlet or wiring inside. You can try changing the outlet and see if it works. If connecting the charger is causing any of the lights to dim or flick, then it could be a voltage issue. If that happens, consider calling in an electrician.

4. Try another charger

If your AC power supply is connected properly and the wall outlet possesses no issue, then you might have to change your charger. Sometimes, the charger itself can cause the issue if it hasn’t been used with care. If you can’t buy a new charger, then an alternative is to try your charger on another device to see if it is in working condition. If it works, then move on to the next steps. If it doesn’t work, consider getting a new one.

5. Remove any external connections

If you have any external devices connected to your device such as a mouse, printer, USD, etc, then remove every single one of them. While they’re all connected, your system will take longer to take up the juice from the charger. Try disconnecting any external devices that are connected to your system and then see if charging works properly.

6. Ensure your charging port and battery are clean

The next possible fix is to see if there is any dirt that’s covering your charging port or the battery if it’s a modular battery. Look deeper into the charging port as well as the battery compartment. Even if you see no dust, try blowing in heavily into the empty spaces. If you do see visible dust, try reaching in and clean with soft clothes.

7. Check for BIOS and Chipset Driver updates

Just like your system software, components like BIOS and Chipset will also come in due to an update. In such cases, successfully updating them will possibly solve the charging issue that many of us are facing right now. As this is another possible solution, we suggest that you look for and update your BIOS and chipset.

8. Hard restart

Our final possible fix is to hard restart your system. In order to hard restart your computer, all you have to do is press and hold down the power button for a few seconds, essentially until your system shuts down. When it’s shut down, reconnect your AC Power brick and charger. Before you turn on the computer, make sure the charger is plugged in. This will help eliminate any bugs that are possibly the cause.

Coming to a conclusion, that covers up every possible fix to the battery not charging issue, which is occurring after a Windows 10 update. Most probably, the first fix will resolve the problem. However, you must also consider applying the other fixes if that’s not helping you. That said, we hope reading the guide above has brought some valuable information and help to you. Please let us know by commenting down below if you have any further queries regarding the same.

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