Vaio FE21M Battery Failure

[tpmann]

My VGN-FE21M recently awoke from Sleep for me to find that "No battery is detected".

This was a complete suprise as it was operating fine. Once a month I completely discharged the battery and then fully charged it.

I have reinstalled Windows Vista too make sure it wasn't a software problem and still it doesn't detect the battery.

Is there any way to test the battery to find out if I need a replacement?

VGN-FE21M
Windows Vista Ultimate
Intel Core Duo T2300 1.66GHz
1GB DDR2 RAM
160GB Hard Drive
nVidia GeForce Go 7600 with 128MB RAM
Battery: VGP-BPS2C
Purchase date approx: August 2006

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

[DarkKnight]

Anyone determined what the problem is? I have an AR21S, bought last year in Jan (approx 1 year old too), battery just suddenly died 2 days ago, Windows Vista Home Premium says "No battery detected". This can't be normal after 1 year can it?

[Thalamus.]

Hi all,

has anyone tried taking their Vaio to a local stockist and ask if you can try another battery in your Vaio, this would help to identify if it's a battery problem or not.?

[ansymon11]

Hi all,

has anyone tried taking their Vaio to a local stockist and ask if you can try another battery in your Vaio, this would help to identify if it's a battery problem or not.?

I took my battery (a VGP-BPS2C) to 2 local Sony stockists, but neither had a machine that it would fit. In the end I ordered another battery from vaio-link, which has sorted out the problem for me.

I have to say that I'm extremely unhappy that my battery suddenly failed after 14 months of use. There was no degradation, one day it was fine, the next it wasn't. I've used other brands of notebook over the years and never before had a battery fail within 3 years. In each case there was a progressive reduction in capacity before the battery became unusable.

[Thalamus.]

I took my battery (a VGP-BPS2C) to 2 local Sony stockists, but neither had a machine that it would fit.  In the end I ordered another battery from vaio-link, which has sorted out the problem for me.

I'm glad to hear that it's a battery problem an not something more serious but as you said it's strange that there were no warning signs..

[eaglesrest]

Same problem here.

Battery died after 14 months of ownership on an AR21S. Seems like a Sony battery problem to me, and conveniently after the warranty has expired.

Only ever been used on AC power so it's not like the battery has been worked hard.

Sony should be replacing these batteries FOC!!

[Thalamus.]

Hi eaglesrest,

it does seem strange that these batteries keep failing..

Out of curiosity could you all let me know the model number and part number of your dead battery please.?

The part number can be found on a white sticker next to the connector under the bar code..

[ansymon11]

Model Number: VGP-BPS2C
Part Number: 175663431-1109337
Failed at 14 months

I've noticed battery issues being raised in other forums as well.

[Thalamus.]

Model Number: VGP-BPS2C
Part Number: 175663431-1109337

Thanks for the information MrGreybeard..

Anyone else..?

[tellyaddict07]

hi my vaio vgn-fe41z battery went exactly the same way after 7 months in dec 2007 but luckily i got mine replaced free of charge under the guarantee, it is the same battery model number vgp-bps2c but i haven`t got the part number anymore because i chucked it after i recieved the new one

[Thalamus.]

Thanks tellyaddict07..