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Laptop Battery Says It's Dying For An Hour?

I have a Gateway M-Series Laptop with the standard Li-Ion battery. It is about 3 years old. Here's the issue. I've calibrated the battery several times (letting it die and charging it fully) I've tried using it when charging and leaving it off when charging with no difference. I even installed BatteryBar. Both Battery Bar and my laptop say it's at 0 minutes/1% for about an hour or so. So basically I can never trust it and it's inconvenient not knowing how long I can use it unplugged.

Also, the blue lights on the laptop (Fn+F1 to turn them on/off) they don't shut off when its "dying" which uses more power? Interesting. Thanks for any advice!

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    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    As soon as a laptop battery is built, the clock begins ticking on its lifespan. At most, a laptop battery can last around five years. However, if the battery is not cared for properly, you may find yourself needing to replace it after just one or two years. Purchasing a new laptop battery is an expensive investment; exercise proper care to maximize its lifespan.

    Avoid using your laptop on plush surfaces or carpets, which prevent air from entering and leaving the unit freely. All of the laptop's components must remain cool for the longest possible lifespan, and this includes the battery.

    Avoid using the laptop on battery power until the laptop is completely dead. When lithium-ion batteries are allowed to discharge completely, their maximum capacity can be permanently reduced.

    Remove the battery from the laptop if the laptop is connected to a reliable power source and will remain so for an extended period. When a laptop is running on AC power, the battery is regularly "topped off" by the charger. This keeps the battery within higher temperature ranges than it should be stored at, and the repeated "top-off" charges cause wear.

    Store the laptop in a comfortable room-temperature environment when it is not being used. High temperatures will cause the maximum capacity of the battery to be decreased, even when the battery is not in use.

    Hello, Avoid placing the battery into long-term storage with a completely full or empty charge. If the battery will not be used for a prolonged period, place it into a zip-top plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator charged to about 40 percent of its maximum capacity.

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  • 5 years ago

    My pc is of one more manufacturer, however i agree that the majority laptops, might or not it's of one more manufacturer has the equal main issue. A buddy advised me to not unplug it every now and then if you're utilising stressed so the battery will cost for particularly someday, simply use your battery if you're utilising it Wireless if you're no longer at dwelling. In such a lot instances, the main issue with battery could also be since of the years you had your pc or if you happen to purchased it moment hand, there possibly a hidden main issue earlier than hand. The subsequent time you buy a pc or any digital items, ensure to have it checked inside 24 hours + a reimbursement warranty (if it is a piece of crap) so you can get your cash's valued at.

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