We outline 5 ways to fix it when your tablet won’t charge. When your tablet stops charging, even when it’s plugged in, it doesn’t mean it’s time to shop for a new one. The tablet has various reasons: the charging port and cable are almost a weak point. Sometimes the tablet battery indicator hardly seems to move while using the tablet it is charging. You can restart the tablet, or others should be your last choice to fix your tablet charging problem should only try to replace your tablet battery.