How long does a laptop battery last? When should I consider replacing mine?
All rechargeable batteries wear out over time and usage. With time and cumulative use increase, performance degrades. For the typical user, noticeable reduction in run time generally observed after 18 to 24 months. For a power user, reduction in run time generally may be experienced within 18 months. We recommend buying a new Dell laptop battery when the running time does not meet your needs.
How do I choose between two batteries with different Watt hours (RCC) are available in a system?
Higher Watt hours (RCC) in the same system under the same conditions generally provide a longer battery life. For example, if comparing the same system, running the same applications, 53WHr battery had time to approximately 65% more battery run 32WHr.
How long I can use my laptop with a fully charged battery?
Many factors affect the amount of time that a laptop battery can deliver power before needing to recharge. These factors include the configuration (processor, memory, etc), types of applications running and the brightness of the screen.
How do I charge the battery in my laptop?
The battery charges in the laptop when the laptop is connected to an u4873 battery charger source via the AC adapter.
How long it takes for a laptop battery to fully recharge?
The charging time varies depending on the system. If the system is compatible with ExpressChargeTM, the battery tends to have more than 80% charged after one hour of charging and fully charged in about 2 hours with the system.
What is ExpressChargeTM?
For an advertising system that have the property of ExpressChargeTM, the battery tends to have more than 80% charged after one hour of charging and fully charged in about 2 hours with the system.
Should I totally discharge, then recharge my laptop battery occasionally to make it last longer?
No, the unloading and loading does not increase the life of a technology lithium ion batteries.
Can a laptop battery is "overload"?
No, the battery is designed to stop using the charger when it reaches full charge.
When docked or AC adapter plugged into a wall outlet, I'm using my battery charge?
No. How easy is it to install a battery?
Yes, very easy. First, make sure that all open files are saved. Then, or connect the AC adapter directly to the laptop or set the system to "hibernate" mode or off. Release the latch on the battery power and simply install the replacement battery.
If I can install a modular bay battery, are my primary and modular bay batteries working at the same time that the power of my laptop?
No, modular bay battery is used for the first time, the system automatically switches to the main battery. This is a deliberate design to allow as much run time to remain in the primary battery in case the modular bay battery is removed and replaced with an optical drive.
What it is LED light strip on my battery?
Most batteries have an LED indicator that allows users to see how much run time and the amount of battery life available with the touch of a button.
To check the battery, press the button and the number of lights displayed will tell you charge status. If all the lights on, you have a fully charged battery. Each light that appears accounts for approximately 20% load.
To check the battery status, press and hold the status button on the meter battery for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition and are maintained approximately more than 80 percent of its original capacity. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, approximately less than 60 percent of capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery.
