text: how to read charge indicator on laptop batteries? its a dell cpxj latitude laptop. on depressing the button on the charge indicator of the battery, the led's are lit alternately which doesnt make any sense. does this mean the battery is out completely ?  the battery doesnt seem to charge and the indicator on the laptop flashes orange and green continously.   thanks in advance ! you also may need to re-calibrate your battery let it drain and the option will come up, let it completely recalibrate the battery before trying to use it at all