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Only charges when computer is first turned on

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    Still have a "plugged in, not charging" after buying new battery and power adapter

    So I have had my computer for almost 6 years. I have a Dell Inspiron 1545. Lately I have been having problems with it. I kept getting the "Plugged in, not charging" and also it said I needed to replace my battery. So I replaced the battery, but I couldn't get my computer to charge the...