Why is my laptop plugged in but not charging?
Not charging at all usually means a faulty charging port, a damaged charger or a dead battery.
It usually needs a technician, but it's rarely an emergency. The checks below are safe to try first.
Does this sound like yours?
- It won't charge, even when plugged in
- The charging port is loose or the charger keeps falling out
What usually causes it
- Damaged or loose charging port
- Faulty charger
- Dead battery that needs replacing
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Try a different charger if you can
- Look inside the port for dirt or bent pins
Please don't
- Don't force a charger into a damaged port; it causes more damage
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
Charging port and battery repairs are common. We handle them every week. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Questions people ask
Why is my laptop plugged in but not charging?
Not charging at all usually means a faulty charging port, a damaged charger or a dead battery. The most common causes are: damaged or loose charging port; faulty charger; dead battery that needs replacing.
What can I safely check myself?
Try a different charger if you can. Look inside the port for dirt or bent pins.
What should I avoid doing?
Don't force a charger into a damaged port; it causes more damage.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
