This is typically an easy and cheap fix, but is entirely hardware based. Potential issues range from a broken outlet or power adapter to a broken battery. For help on identifying the issue, and replacing the battery if necessary, visit this [[Asus Eee PC 1005PEB Troubleshooting#Section_The_battery_will_not_charge|guide]].
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I plug in the power adapter the wall and to the computer to charge the battery. The battery charge light on the laptop does not light up and Windows does not recognize that it is plugged in. If I unplug the laptop from the wall, it will turn off.
This is typically an easy and cheap fix, but is entirely hardware based. Potential issues range from a broken outlet or power adapter to a broken battery. For help on identifying the issue, and replacing the battery if necessary, visit this [[Asus Eee PC 1005PEB Troubleshooting#Section_The_battery_will_not_charge|guide]].