I think my situation is the opposite.  The battery works.  However, if 
it's removed, the computer won't run, even when plugged into the wall.

The AC adapter does charge the battery, however.

Jacobowitz, David W wrote:
> Yes. When your battery is shot the computer will only run when plugged
> in. Mine has been like this for a year.
> Do you have another battery to try?
> 
> Dave J 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: laptop AC ng w/o batt?
> 
> Hello colleagues,
> 
> Has anyone heard of an Inspiron 2650 not working on AC unless the 
> battery is in place?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Alison

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