This alert indicates your Chromebooks battery cannot draw enough power to charge appropriately while in use.
As a result, your laptop may need more time than usual to fully charge.
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Why Does My Chromebook Say I Plugged in a Low-Power Charger?
The Low-power charger alert may indicate youre using the wrong power adapter to charge your ChromeOS laptop.
Always use the original charger that came with your Chromebook.
Third-party chargers may not put out enough power to meet your Chromebooks needs.
As a result,your laptops battery may not chargewhile in use.
Will a Low-Power Charger Work on Chromebook?
If the battery is dead, it could take days to fully charge your machine.
If you suspect your current charger is faulty is a good idea.
Chromebook chargers usually last for a few years.
However, intense usage in inappropriate conditions will shorten their lifespan.
Additionally, check your Chromebooks charging port.
Try performing a hard reset and verify if the alert disappears.
For more information, go toGoogles Support page.
Be sure to use the original charger that came with your Chromebook.
Get a new charger if you suspect the one youre using is faulty.
Additionally, perform a hardware reset and remove the battery for a couple of minutes.
