Ubuntu – Battery not charging but detected

batterylaptoppower-management

my Lenovo N581 detects the battery, but it doesn't charge it (as soon as I unplug the AC, it turns off).

When i type upower -i /org/freedesktop/UPower/devices/battery_BAT0 into the terminal I get:

native-path:          BAT1
vendor:               LENOVO
  model:                PABAS0241231
  serial:               41167
  power supply:         yes
  updated:              So 01 Jul 2018 14:48:33 CEST (59 seconds ago)
  has history:          yes
  has statistics:       yes
  battery
    present:             yes
    rechargeable:        yes
    state:               charging
    warning-level:       none
    energy:              0 Wh
    energy-empty:        0 Wh
    energy-full:         0 Wh
    energy-full-design:  0 Wh
    energy-rate:         0 W
    percentage:          0%
    capacity:            100%
    technology:          lithium-ion
    icon-name:          'battery-caution-charging-symbolic'

What I tried:

  • buy a new battery
  • reset the cmos battery (unplug; remove battery; press power for 30 seconds)
  • appears on windows (8, 10) and ubuntu (16, 18)

Does anyone have an Idea what to do next?
Do I have to buy a new mainboard?

Thanks for helping!!

Best Answer

The following steps fixed my battery charging on a Carbon X1 5th gen. Your BIOS might be a bit different, but the principle might be the same:

  • shut down notebook
  • go to BIOS (to enter the BIOS, I pressed ENTER at boot, and then F1)
  • in the BIOS, go to Config, then selecte Disable Built-in Battery. This disables the battery completely (i.e. disconnects the battery circuit logically)
  • unplug the charger
  • press the power button for about 10 seconds
  • plug the charger back in
  • boot up

Now my notebook is charging again.

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