Laptop Not Charging

Summary

Instructions to troubleshoot a laptop no longer charging.

Body

Issue/Question

My laptop is no longer charging or has intermittent charging issues.

Environment

  • WKU-Owned Machine
  • Enrolled Student Personally-Owned Device

Cause

There could be issues with the power cord, charging port or battery related issue.

Resolution

To be able to check-in the device through TopperTech, they must be WKU-Owned machines or student personally-owned devices
  1. Try using different power cords to verify if the problem is coming from the charger.
  2. Verify charging port appears to be in good condition. 

If issues still persist, please contact the ITS Service Desk or check-in laptop with TopperTech for a technician to diagnose the problem.

Details

Details

Article ID: 846
Created
Wed 10/29/14 9:03 AM
Modified
Tue 11/25/25 4:09 PM

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