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Stop battery usage [Ubuntu 18]
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar Manara
Planned maintenance scheduled April 23, 2019 at 23:30 UTC (7:30pm US/Eastern)Brand new battery is 100% charged but at 0% capacityBattery Status In Panel Does Not Change Or Give Low Battery Warning (Ubuntu 12.04)Battery died, but it is recognized by the system as active and healthyDisable low battery notifications/warning on 15.04Critical battery action gracefully shutdowns instead of hibernatingBattery Usage in Ubuntu 16.04Find battery wear in 16.04Battery showing empty after replacementcpu usage is high under battery power ubuntu 18.04Laptop battery critically low cannot remove notification
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My laptop's battery is broken, totally dead. It is also irreplaceable and I will not be able to replace it in the next 3 months at least. It is invoking notification messages almost every 3-5s, which quickly become annoying. I guess the same ones cause typing lag too, because as I explain it to myself, the battery or some watchdog in the OS sends an interrupt to the CPU, the OS does process switching, to execute the interrupt and hence lag.
Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely. So far, I have tried dconf settings,"critical-battery-action" = "nothing" and use time policy both true and false, nothing help. I uninstalled the battery indicator, that did not work either.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery if so how and will that prevent the computer from running on charger only?
power-management laptop indicator battery notification
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My laptop's battery is broken, totally dead. It is also irreplaceable and I will not be able to replace it in the next 3 months at least. It is invoking notification messages almost every 3-5s, which quickly become annoying. I guess the same ones cause typing lag too, because as I explain it to myself, the battery or some watchdog in the OS sends an interrupt to the CPU, the OS does process switching, to execute the interrupt and hence lag.
Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely. So far, I have tried dconf settings,"critical-battery-action" = "nothing" and use time policy both true and false, nothing help. I uninstalled the battery indicator, that did not work either.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery if so how and will that prevent the computer from running on charger only?
power-management laptop indicator battery notification
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What release of Ubuntu are you using, Ubuntu Core 18? (a release that uses yy format), or the more common Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?, or Ubuntu 18.10? (both of which are yy.mm in format) You don't normally use Ubuntu Core 18 for laptops.
– guiverc
Apr 14 at 8:49
@guivec Sorry for that, I just shortened it. The exact version is Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. :)
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:53
1
You might be able to disable the battery in the BIOS.
– Nonny Moose
Apr 14 at 14:32
add a comment |
My laptop's battery is broken, totally dead. It is also irreplaceable and I will not be able to replace it in the next 3 months at least. It is invoking notification messages almost every 3-5s, which quickly become annoying. I guess the same ones cause typing lag too, because as I explain it to myself, the battery or some watchdog in the OS sends an interrupt to the CPU, the OS does process switching, to execute the interrupt and hence lag.
Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely. So far, I have tried dconf settings,"critical-battery-action" = "nothing" and use time policy both true and false, nothing help. I uninstalled the battery indicator, that did not work either.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery if so how and will that prevent the computer from running on charger only?
power-management laptop indicator battery notification
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My laptop's battery is broken, totally dead. It is also irreplaceable and I will not be able to replace it in the next 3 months at least. It is invoking notification messages almost every 3-5s, which quickly become annoying. I guess the same ones cause typing lag too, because as I explain it to myself, the battery or some watchdog in the OS sends an interrupt to the CPU, the OS does process switching, to execute the interrupt and hence lag.
Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely. So far, I have tried dconf settings,"critical-battery-action" = "nothing" and use time policy both true and false, nothing help. I uninstalled the battery indicator, that did not work either.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery if so how and will that prevent the computer from running on charger only?
power-management laptop indicator battery notification
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What release of Ubuntu are you using, Ubuntu Core 18? (a release that uses yy format), or the more common Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?, or Ubuntu 18.10? (both of which are yy.mm in format) You don't normally use Ubuntu Core 18 for laptops.
– guiverc
Apr 14 at 8:49
@guivec Sorry for that, I just shortened it. The exact version is Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. :)
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:53
1
You might be able to disable the battery in the BIOS.
– Nonny Moose
Apr 14 at 14:32
add a comment |
What release of Ubuntu are you using, Ubuntu Core 18? (a release that uses yy format), or the more common Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?, or Ubuntu 18.10? (both of which are yy.mm in format) You don't normally use Ubuntu Core 18 for laptops.
– guiverc
Apr 14 at 8:49
@guivec Sorry for that, I just shortened it. The exact version is Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. :)
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:53
1
You might be able to disable the battery in the BIOS.
– Nonny Moose
Apr 14 at 14:32
What release of Ubuntu are you using, Ubuntu Core 18? (a release that uses yy format), or the more common Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?, or Ubuntu 18.10? (both of which are yy.mm in format) You don't normally use Ubuntu Core 18 for laptops.
– guiverc
Apr 14 at 8:49
What release of Ubuntu are you using, Ubuntu Core 18? (a release that uses yy format), or the more common Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?, or Ubuntu 18.10? (both of which are yy.mm in format) You don't normally use Ubuntu Core 18 for laptops.
– guiverc
Apr 14 at 8:49
@guivec Sorry for that, I just shortened it. The exact version is Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. :)
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:53
@guivec Sorry for that, I just shortened it. The exact version is Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. :)
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:53
1
1
You might be able to disable the battery in the BIOS.
– Nonny Moose
Apr 14 at 14:32
You might be able to disable the battery in the BIOS.
– Nonny Moose
Apr 14 at 14:32
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Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely.
There is no method for that from within Ubuntu: a battery creates a loop between the power source and the motherboard so it is all hardware. You will need to physically remove the battery from the system.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery
Batteries do not have drivers. Anything inside Ubuntu is used for analytics purposes (percentages, life span, etc)
One extra remark: make sure the power cord is attached to the system with some tape; if the connector is as fickle as what I have now it will kill your system if is disconnects.
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
Thank you very much. That is useful to know. Do you think turning off low-battery's notifications will stop the typing lag? Shall I keep on trying that or the lag won't stop unless I physically remove the battery?
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:58
2
No idea if it is related to lag but removing the battery itself will stop the notifications from turning up. Assuming you get swarmed with notifications it might be the cause for lag and then yes. Try it ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 14 at 9:05
add a comment |
A solution which for now works is, from Settings > Notifications I have completely switched off any notifications, clicking Notification Popups. The lag disappeared, the notifications as well. The problem is that none of my attempts to stop just the low-battery notifications locally worked. Hence, this solution prevents other apps' ones to be displayed, too.
If I see this solution not working in the future or I find a better one I will update this answer.
The battery is in the laptop.
answered Apr 14 at 11:14
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I just got the batch for 1st to 10 with accepted answer so feel free to mark yours as the answer ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 15 at 9:05
add a comment |
@Rinzwind is technically correct - batteries don't have drivers, but they do have controllable firmware. This firmware accepts orders via ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). You could cut your OS off from information on what the battery is doing by unloading all ACPI kernel modules(acpi=off kernel parameter) or by specifically unloading the battery acpi kernel module(with modprobe). Both solutions courtesy of https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ACPI_modules.
However, messing with ACPI is a bad idea. ACPI is useful for more than just battery control - it controls processor states(you would most likely need to change your processor scheduler), fan speeds, screen brightness, the power button (for shutting the computer down if the OS crashes irrecoverably), temperature sensors. Turning ACPI off is like unfastening your seatbelt.
answered Apr 14 at 12:28
Syfer PolskiSyfer Polski
812
Since yesterday, I can expand on that. My computer is dual-boot, and I switched off ACPI on my Windows because of the typing lag which it causes. I turned on my computer and NVIDIA's drivers were installed and all but won't load. Windows says nothing but Error Code 43. After hours or re-installs of drivers I turned on ACPI and the driver was loaded as charm. My theory is, the NVIDIA's service loading the drivers polls for battery info. Switch ACPI off and it can't get it, an exception is thrown. Windows sees it, blocks the service and loads the default monitor drivers.
– KDX2
Apr 15 at 10:06
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In years gone by, I have had two computers (well, one was actually a friend's) fail with bad batteries. They wouldn't boot at all. Took the batteries out and they booted just fine.
answered Apr 16 at 20:20
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Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely.
There is no method for that from within Ubuntu: a battery creates a loop between the power source and the motherboard so it is all hardware. You will need to physically remove the battery from the system.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery
Batteries do not have drivers. Anything inside Ubuntu is used for analytics purposes (percentages, life span, etc)
One extra remark: make sure the power cord is attached to the system with some tape; if the connector is as fickle as what I have now it will kill your system if is disconnects.
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
Thank you very much. That is useful to know. Do you think turning off low-battery's notifications will stop the typing lag? Shall I keep on trying that or the lag won't stop unless I physically remove the battery?
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:58
2
No idea if it is related to lag but removing the battery itself will stop the notifications from turning up. Assuming you get swarmed with notifications it might be the cause for lag and then yes. Try it ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 14 at 9:05
add a comment |
Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely.
There is no method for that from within Ubuntu: a battery creates a loop between the power source and the motherboard so it is all hardware. You will need to physically remove the battery from the system.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery
Batteries do not have drivers. Anything inside Ubuntu is used for analytics purposes (percentages, life span, etc)
One extra remark: make sure the power cord is attached to the system with some tape; if the connector is as fickle as what I have now it will kill your system if is disconnects.
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
Thank you very much. That is useful to know. Do you think turning off low-battery's notifications will stop the typing lag? Shall I keep on trying that or the lag won't stop unless I physically remove the battery?
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:58
2
No idea if it is related to lag but removing the battery itself will stop the notifications from turning up. Assuming you get swarmed with notifications it might be the cause for lag and then yes. Try it ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 14 at 9:05
add a comment |
Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely.
There is no method for that from within Ubuntu: a battery creates a loop between the power source and the motherboard so it is all hardware. You will need to physically remove the battery from the system.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery
Batteries do not have drivers. Anything inside Ubuntu is used for analytics purposes (percentages, life span, etc)
One extra remark: make sure the power cord is attached to the system with some tape; if the connector is as fickle as what I have now it will kill your system if is disconnects.
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
Please, tell me how can I stop the battery of being used by the computer completely.
There is no method for that from within Ubuntu: a battery creates a loop between the power source and the motherboard so it is all hardware. You will need to physically remove the battery from the system.
Should I remove the drivers of the battery
Batteries do not have drivers. Anything inside Ubuntu is used for analytics purposes (percentages, life span, etc)
One extra remark: make sure the power cord is attached to the system with some tape; if the connector is as fickle as what I have now it will kill your system if is disconnects.
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
edited Apr 14 at 9:04
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
answered Apr 14 at 8:53
RinzwindRinzwind
211k28406541
211k28406541
Thank you very much. That is useful to know. Do you think turning off low-battery's notifications will stop the typing lag? Shall I keep on trying that or the lag won't stop unless I physically remove the battery?
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:58
2
No idea if it is related to lag but removing the battery itself will stop the notifications from turning up. Assuming you get swarmed with notifications it might be the cause for lag and then yes. Try it ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 14 at 9:05
add a comment |
Thank you very much. That is useful to know. Do you think turning off low-battery's notifications will stop the typing lag? Shall I keep on trying that or the lag won't stop unless I physically remove the battery?
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:58
2
No idea if it is related to lag but removing the battery itself will stop the notifications from turning up. Assuming you get swarmed with notifications it might be the cause for lag and then yes. Try it ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 14 at 9:05
Thank you very much. That is useful to know. Do you think turning off low-battery's notifications will stop the typing lag? Shall I keep on trying that or the lag won't stop unless I physically remove the battery?
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:58
Thank you very much. That is useful to know. Do you think turning off low-battery's notifications will stop the typing lag? Shall I keep on trying that or the lag won't stop unless I physically remove the battery?
– KDX2
Apr 14 at 8:58
2
2
No idea if it is related to lag but removing the battery itself will stop the notifications from turning up. Assuming you get swarmed with notifications it might be the cause for lag and then yes. Try it ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 14 at 9:05
No idea if it is related to lag but removing the battery itself will stop the notifications from turning up. Assuming you get swarmed with notifications it might be the cause for lag and then yes. Try it ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 14 at 9:05
add a comment |
A solution which for now works is, from Settings > Notifications I have completely switched off any notifications, clicking Notification Popups. The lag disappeared, the notifications as well. The problem is that none of my attempts to stop just the low-battery notifications locally worked. Hence, this solution prevents other apps' ones to be displayed, too.
If I see this solution not working in the future or I find a better one I will update this answer.
The battery is in the laptop.
answered Apr 14 at 11:14
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I just got the batch for 1st to 10 with accepted answer so feel free to mark yours as the answer ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 15 at 9:05
add a comment |
A solution which for now works is, from Settings > Notifications I have completely switched off any notifications, clicking Notification Popups. The lag disappeared, the notifications as well. The problem is that none of my attempts to stop just the low-battery notifications locally worked. Hence, this solution prevents other apps' ones to be displayed, too.
If I see this solution not working in the future or I find a better one I will update this answer.
The battery is in the laptop.
answered Apr 14 at 11:14
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I just got the batch for 1st to 10 with accepted answer so feel free to mark yours as the answer ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 15 at 9:05
add a comment |
A solution which for now works is, from Settings > Notifications I have completely switched off any notifications, clicking Notification Popups. The lag disappeared, the notifications as well. The problem is that none of my attempts to stop just the low-battery notifications locally worked. Hence, this solution prevents other apps' ones to be displayed, too.
If I see this solution not working in the future or I find a better one I will update this answer.
The battery is in the laptop.
answered Apr 14 at 11:14
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A solution which for now works is, from Settings > Notifications I have completely switched off any notifications, clicking Notification Popups. The lag disappeared, the notifications as well. The problem is that none of my attempts to stop just the low-battery notifications locally worked. Hence, this solution prevents other apps' ones to be displayed, too.
If I see this solution not working in the future or I find a better one I will update this answer.
The battery is in the laptop.
answered Apr 14 at 11:14
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I just got the batch for 1st to 10 with accepted answer so feel free to mark yours as the answer ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 15 at 9:05
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I just got the batch for 1st to 10 with accepted answer so feel free to mark yours as the answer ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 15 at 9:05
I just got the batch for 1st to 10 with accepted answer so feel free to mark yours as the answer ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 15 at 9:05
I just got the batch for 1st to 10 with accepted answer so feel free to mark yours as the answer ;-)
– Rinzwind
Apr 15 at 9:05
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@Rinzwind is technically correct - batteries don't have drivers, but they do have controllable firmware. This firmware accepts orders via ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). You could cut your OS off from information on what the battery is doing by unloading all ACPI kernel modules(acpi=off kernel parameter) or by specifically unloading the battery acpi kernel module(with modprobe). Both solutions courtesy of https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ACPI_modules.
However, messing with ACPI is a bad idea. ACPI is useful for more than just battery control - it controls processor states(you would most likely need to change your processor scheduler), fan speeds, screen brightness, the power button (for shutting the computer down if the OS crashes irrecoverably), temperature sensors. Turning ACPI off is like unfastening your seatbelt.
answered Apr 14 at 12:28
Syfer PolskiSyfer Polski
812
Since yesterday, I can expand on that. My computer is dual-boot, and I switched off ACPI on my Windows because of the typing lag which it causes. I turned on my computer and NVIDIA's drivers were installed and all but won't load. Windows says nothing but Error Code 43. After hours or re-installs of drivers I turned on ACPI and the driver was loaded as charm. My theory is, the NVIDIA's service loading the drivers polls for battery info. Switch ACPI off and it can't get it, an exception is thrown. Windows sees it, blocks the service and loads the default monitor drivers.
– KDX2
Apr 15 at 10:06
add a comment |
@Rinzwind is technically correct - batteries don't have drivers, but they do have controllable firmware. This firmware accepts orders via ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). You could cut your OS off from information on what the battery is doing by unloading all ACPI kernel modules(acpi=off kernel parameter) or by specifically unloading the battery acpi kernel module(with modprobe). Both solutions courtesy of https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ACPI_modules.
However, messing with ACPI is a bad idea. ACPI is useful for more than just battery control - it controls processor states(you would most likely need to change your processor scheduler), fan speeds, screen brightness, the power button (for shutting the computer down if the OS crashes irrecoverably), temperature sensors. Turning ACPI off is like unfastening your seatbelt.
answered Apr 14 at 12:28
Syfer PolskiSyfer Polski
812
Since yesterday, I can expand on that. My computer is dual-boot, and I switched off ACPI on my Windows because of the typing lag which it causes. I turned on my computer and NVIDIA's drivers were installed and all but won't load. Windows says nothing but Error Code 43. After hours or re-installs of drivers I turned on ACPI and the driver was loaded as charm. My theory is, the NVIDIA's service loading the drivers polls for battery info. Switch ACPI off and it can't get it, an exception is thrown. Windows sees it, blocks the service and loads the default monitor drivers.
– KDX2
Apr 15 at 10:06
add a comment |
@Rinzwind is technically correct - batteries don't have drivers, but they do have controllable firmware. This firmware accepts orders via ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). You could cut your OS off from information on what the battery is doing by unloading all ACPI kernel modules(acpi=off kernel parameter) or by specifically unloading the battery acpi kernel module(with modprobe). Both solutions courtesy of https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ACPI_modules.
However, messing with ACPI is a bad idea. ACPI is useful for more than just battery control - it controls processor states(you would most likely need to change your processor scheduler), fan speeds, screen brightness, the power button (for shutting the computer down if the OS crashes irrecoverably), temperature sensors. Turning ACPI off is like unfastening your seatbelt.
answered Apr 14 at 12:28
Syfer PolskiSyfer Polski
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@Rinzwind is technically correct - batteries don't have drivers, but they do have controllable firmware. This firmware accepts orders via ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). You could cut your OS off from information on what the battery is doing by unloading all ACPI kernel modules(acpi=off kernel parameter) or by specifically unloading the battery acpi kernel module(with modprobe). Both solutions courtesy of https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ACPI_modules.
However, messing with ACPI is a bad idea. ACPI is useful for more than just battery control - it controls processor states(you would most likely need to change your processor scheduler), fan speeds, screen brightness, the power button (for shutting the computer down if the OS crashes irrecoverably), temperature sensors. Turning ACPI off is like unfastening your seatbelt.
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Since yesterday, I can expand on that. My computer is dual-boot, and I switched off ACPI on my Windows because of the typing lag which it causes. I turned on my computer and NVIDIA's drivers were installed and all but won't load. Windows says nothing but Error Code 43. After hours or re-installs of drivers I turned on ACPI and the driver was loaded as charm. My theory is, the NVIDIA's service loading the drivers polls for battery info. Switch ACPI off and it can't get it, an exception is thrown. Windows sees it, blocks the service and loads the default monitor drivers.
– KDX2
Apr 15 at 10:06
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Since yesterday, I can expand on that. My computer is dual-boot, and I switched off ACPI on my Windows because of the typing lag which it causes. I turned on my computer and NVIDIA's drivers were installed and all but won't load. Windows says nothing but Error Code 43. After hours or re-installs of drivers I turned on ACPI and the driver was loaded as charm. My theory is, the NVIDIA's service loading the drivers polls for battery info. Switch ACPI off and it can't get it, an exception is thrown. Windows sees it, blocks the service and loads the default monitor drivers.
– KDX2
Apr 15 at 10:06
Since yesterday, I can expand on that. My computer is dual-boot, and I switched off ACPI on my Windows because of the typing lag which it causes. I turned on my computer and NVIDIA's drivers were installed and all but won't load. Windows says nothing but Error Code 43. After hours or re-installs of drivers I turned on ACPI and the driver was loaded as charm. My theory is, the NVIDIA's service loading the drivers polls for battery info. Switch ACPI off and it can't get it, an exception is thrown. Windows sees it, blocks the service and loads the default monitor drivers.
– KDX2
Apr 15 at 10:06
Since yesterday, I can expand on that. My computer is dual-boot, and I switched off ACPI on my Windows because of the typing lag which it causes. I turned on my computer and NVIDIA's drivers were installed and all but won't load. Windows says nothing but Error Code 43. After hours or re-installs of drivers I turned on ACPI and the driver was loaded as charm. My theory is, the NVIDIA's service loading the drivers polls for battery info. Switch ACPI off and it can't get it, an exception is thrown. Windows sees it, blocks the service and loads the default monitor drivers.
– KDX2
Apr 15 at 10:06
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In years gone by, I have had two computers (well, one was actually a friend's) fail with bad batteries. They wouldn't boot at all. Took the batteries out and they booted just fine.
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In years gone by, I have had two computers (well, one was actually a friend's) fail with bad batteries. They wouldn't boot at all. Took the batteries out and they booted just fine.
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In years gone by, I have had two computers (well, one was actually a friend's) fail with bad batteries. They wouldn't boot at all. Took the batteries out and they booted just fine.
answered Apr 16 at 20:20
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In years gone by, I have had two computers (well, one was actually a friend's) fail with bad batteries. They wouldn't boot at all. Took the batteries out and they booted just fine.
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What release of Ubuntu are you using, Ubuntu Core 18? (a release that uses yy format), or the more common Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?, or Ubuntu 18.10? (both of which are yy.mm in format) You don't normally use Ubuntu Core 18 for laptops.
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@guivec Sorry for that, I just shortened it. The exact version is Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS. :)
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You might be able to disable the battery in the BIOS.
– Nonny Moose
Apr 14 at 14:32