Even if you have recently upgraded to the Windows 11 version, you may still encounter some problems. Among the problems most reported by our readers we find that ” no battery detected “. This type of error could occur for several reasons. Outdated drivers , hardware errors are the main reasons. Fortunately, there are some very simple solutions to implement to solve everything. Let’s go and discover them together.
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- 1How to Fix No Battery Detected Error on Windows
- 21) Check the battery status
- 32) Restart or Reinstall the battery driver
- 43) Carry out a recharge cycle on your computer
- 5How to check if the battery is not detected due to hardware errors
- 6“No battery detected” message persists even after following the instructions? Here’s what to do
How to fix No battery detected error on Windows
There are mainly 3 solutions that will help you to fix no battery present on Windows problem. The first is to check the battery status through the settings, the second is to restart the battery driver, and lastly to carry out a complete charging cycle.
If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry, now we’re going to go through each solution in detail.
1) Check the battery status
If you have seen the no battery detected error after accidentally dropping your computer, the first thing to do is to check the battery status.
Here are all the steps to follow to check the battery status on Windows 10/11:
- Right-click above the Windows symbol and select device managementfrom the list of options.
- Double click on batteryto expand the various options
- Right-click on battery adapterand click on properties
- Check the battery status
Now, depending on the status of your battery, you will be able to see 2 messages:
- The battery is working properly
- The battery is not working properly
In case it displays the first message, i.e. the battery is working fine, go straight to the next solution. In case it displays the second message, you will know for sure that the battery has problems and you should consider replacing.
2) Restart or Reinstall the battery driver
Another very likely cause that would lead to the display of the “no battery detected” message on windows, is due to corrupt battery drivers. To clear this error message the best thing to do is to restart the computer or reinstall the battery drivers again. Let’s see how to do it:
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog .
- Type msc in the text box and press Enter . The Device Manager window will open .
- Double-tap the Batteries sectionto expand it.
- Disablethe battery device
- Right-click each battery adapter and select Disable Device.
- Then, right-click on each battery adapter and select Enable device.
- Now restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved.
3) Carry out a recharge cycle on your computer
A power cycle might be the next option if a simple restart fails to fix the problem. This will reset your device and remove the bugs.
Here’s how you can do it:
- Remove all external devices from your computer.
- Pull the battery out of the device.
- Now hold the power switch for about 10-15 seconds.
- Insert the battery into the device, then restart it.
- Plug in the charger and check if your device detects a battery.
How to check if the battery is not detected due to hardware errors
If you keep seeing the “No battery detected” error on Windows 11 or 10, the error is likely due to a problem with your computer hardware. Here’s how to check if this is the case:
First, try restarting your computer . If that doesn’t fix the problem, open your computer case and make sure all cables are connected properly. In case everything is fine, the computer battery may need to be replaced.
If you continue to get the “No battery detected” error after checking the hardware, it is likely due to a software problem. Try running a system scan using Windows Defender or another virus / malware scanner.
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- Solution: Battery Not Charged In Windows 11
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“No battery detected” message persists even after following the instructions? Here’s what to do
If the “ No battery detected ” error persists even after following the instructions, there are a few things that can be done.
First, try restarting your computer. If that doesn’t work, try disconnecting and reconnecting the adapter. If that still doesn’t work, try removing and reinserting the battery.
If everything you’ve tried doesn’t work either, there may be a hardware problem with the battery or charging port. If so, the best thing to do would be to take the laptop to a certified repair center to have it diagnosed and repaired.
