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Laptop won't charge

Solution
USB ports cannot provide anywhere near sufficient power to charge a laptop battery.

Take a look at the output voltage rating on any laptop charger - it's usually around 19 volts - it's impossible for a USB port on any appliance or device to come even close to that!

Even a "Smart" TV isn't as smart as that! :lol:
USB ports cannot provide anywhere near sufficient power to charge a laptop battery.

Take a look at the output voltage rating on any laptop charger - it's usually around 19 volts - it's impossible for a USB port on any appliance or device to come even close to that!

Even a "Smart" TV isn't as smart as that! :lol:
 
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