Laptop battery test??

[SHRED]

Is there a way to test laptop batteries?

My friend's doesn't appear to take a charge but it my be the DC unit inside the computer.
I'd like to rule out the battery because there is a blinking amber light on the front of the unit which tells me juice is getting there.

It is a Toshiba M35X-S149 and they do have issues:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=toshiba+m35x+s149+doesn%27t+turn+on+low+battery&btnG=Google+Search

Thanks

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[Gore1FL]

1. the easiest way

is to unplug it and monitor the charge.

[SHRED]

2. with the battery removed...

...should the laptop still run when plugged in?

It is my friend's and it doesn't run with or without it in while plugged in.

thanks

[Gore1FL]

3. I am not sure if it will or not.

I mean to unplug it fro the wall and watch the battery monitor.