Reinstall the ACPI Battery Control Driver

Tools Needed: Windows Device Manager access.

1. Open the Device Manager from the Start menu.
2. Expand the Batteries category.
3. Right-click Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery and select Uninstall device.
4. Confirm the action if prompted.
5. Restart the laptop to trigger an automatic driver re-installation.

Verification: Once rebooted, check the battery icon in the system tray to ensure it indicates 'Charging' when the AC adapter is connected.

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