Device fails to power on and does not charge. Linux Mint installation issues may be present.
Device fails to power on and does not charge. Linux Mint installation issues may be present.
My old Asus Vivobook E403SA was really chugging with Windows 10, 60% RAM and 30% CPU usage at idle. I decided to run Linux on it, and only when the low battery warning showed did I realize my charger was no longer working after booting the new OS. While I was searching for and attempting solutions, the laptop died. It's now at 0% battery, and the charger is doing nothing. Have I bricked this old girl, or is there a way to get it a charge and fix this issue?
The two concerns are unrelated; the charger must function even when the PC is off.
You're confirming! It seems there were past problems with Mint affecting laptop charging, similar to discussions on the Linux Mint forums. However, most cases seem resolved through updates. It looks like the issue might be tied to the Linux Mint desktop environment, especially since your charger wasn't charging during BIOS tests before you wiped your drive. For now, I'm not sure, but it seems Windows likely played a role in how the charger was accepted.
Completed the task. Battery is low, so it won't power up soon. Tried plugging it in again, but still no charge or electricity. Same with me—only the adjustment was made. It seems like a direct link.