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Why does your computer lose battery life while plugged in?
DonovanDavis
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∙ 10y agoThe computer does not always charge whiten its plugged in. Sometimes it is in standby mode even if it is plugged in.
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Should you remove your fully charged battery from a laptop if plugged into an ac outlet in order to extend the batteries life?
According to manufacturers, you should never remove the battery when the computer is plugged in. Removing the battery does not extend battery life because all batteries have "shelf" life and are no good after a certain time. Today's batteries actually will last longer if you keep it in the laptop.
Is there any application for windows 7 to monitor the battery usage?
There is a power icon on the taskbar. It shows whether the computer is plugged into the mains or on battery power. If you hover your cursor over the power icon, while it is running on battery power, it will show as a percentage how much battery life is left (along with an estimate of how much time you have left before the battery dies).
How long is the battery life in this computer?
The battery life on this computer lasts for an average of 6.5 hours depending on your power settings.
Should you leave a laptop computer unpluggrd except to recharge?
No. Leave it plugged in. Each discharge and recharge of the battery is a cycle and will reduce the efficacy of the battery. The battery will still age and reduce but a good computer will keep it trickle charged when it is at full capacity preserving or extending its life a bit vs full discharge and recharge every day.
Is it worse to let a chromebook die or keep it plugged in all the time?
Whatever the lap-top - if it's being used at home, connected to the mains - it's better if you remove the battery altogether. This will not only stop the computer trying to charge the battery - but also lengthen the battery's life.
What is the battery life of an iMac?
The iMac does not run off a battery nor does it contain a battery. It runs strictly off AC power and must be plugged in.
Extend the Life of Your Laptop Battery?
Many laptop owners are not aware that hibernate and standby mode are not the same. Instead of using the standby feature, more battery is saved when hibernate is selected. Hibernate shuts down the computer, but it also saves the current state of the computer. Battery life is extended, while all your work is put in limbo.
How do you change the battery in a hayward pro logic aqua pod wireless remote aql2 pod for the pool?
The battery is not replaceable... much like an iPhone... they are designed to provide a life of approx. 5 years. If the battery does not hold a charge, you can still continue to use the remote while plugged into the base charger...
How do you change the battery in a hayward pro logic aqua pod wireless remote aql2-pod for the pool?
The battery is not replaceable... much like an iPhone... they are designed to provide a life of approx. 5 years. If the battery does not hold a charge, you can still continue to use the remote while plugged into the base charger...
What does plugged USB port may shorten battery life mean I have a tablet and this message comes up when I get under 15 percent battery?
USB devices take power from the device they are plugged into to operate. The message is a warning warning suggesting you unplug the USB devices to conserve the power of the tablet's battery.
How long does the battery life last on this computer?
The battery life has an average of 4 hours depending on what programs you have running and your power settings.
On a sidekick 2008gekko does leaving it on charge after the battery is full ruin the battery?
When using a laptop leaving it plugged in when the battery is fully charged does do some slight damage to the battery life. However this is minium but if you do thiscosistantly you will notice your battery does not last as long. Good question
