My IBM Thinkpad runs off AC almost all the time, even if I take the battery out.  I suspect you have a short or device failure in your AC current input, or maybe your AC adapter isn't working.  Can you find another one to try?

>Thanks for the information.  I have been told by several people that the laptop should work off of the adaptor regardless of battery condition.  Have you found this to generally be the case?  My laptop does not, which makes me wonder if it is only the battery.  Thanks, Edna Sloan
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