Why is my battery light flashing?

I have the same problem, the battery light has just recently started flashing, and my computer seems to be performing alot slower, despite being plugged in, and the battery meter on the taskbar saying it is charging.

I'm having the same problem. Two days ago the light started flashing, but luckily my computer is running just fine, but it is still bugging me. I've got a inspiron 1520 as well, bought last summer.

Time to buy a new battery. Save some money and get it on ebay. The blinking is a warning that the battery is dying (like all batteries eventually do). Save the life of your next one by unplugging the battery when its plugged into the wall for long periods of time.

I have the same problem of flashing orange charging light. The system otherwise is working fine. The battery meter displays a message that the battery needs replacement. What do I do when there is no other apparent problem other than annoying orange flashing light.

I also experience the same problem as you all. I did some quick surfing and most recommend changing the battery.

However, unsatisfied, I consulted the Owner's Manual (yes, there is a manual in the bag that come along with it for those that didn't even bother to open it)

According to page 54, "...the battery is too hot to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber."

The solution is to, "...disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool down to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery."

Well, I followed the instruction and it worked! The battery light isn't flashing anymore. Guess I will be saving a few hundred bucks, for now =P

RE: stormsea7

There may be several blinking light codes, much like cordless drill battery chargers have. Mine had 4 quick red blinks followed by a long blue.

I have a battery life meter and charge meter on my desktop and my battery was only holding a charge of 34% of its original capacity. It also had no problem charging. After leaving it off for about 3 days and turning it back on with AC and battery attatched, I still got the blinking right away, so I highly doubt it was a heating issue in my case at least.

I run a Dell XPS M1330 which is constantly running and always super hot (known heating issues with the video card) but I've never had issues with the battery getting hot. Like I said above, it might just be a different blinking color code.

Thanks for the heads up!

I think it has something to do with the DELL computers. I have had my laptop for over two years and it just suddenly started the flashing orange thingy and I have let it cool and recharge again but it doesnt seem to work.