You have a laptop that works well and makes you happy, but you can’t move it around with you like you used to. Sometimes, you might face the problem where the laptop battery doesn’t last long without immediate charging. It either stays charged for a very short time or turns off during use.
We have listed down some important tips for you, that can help you extend the life of your laptop battery, use the battery more efficiently after charging, and check its physical condition.
How to extend battery life?
If your laptop heats up quickly and doesn’t charge well, pay attention to where you keep it during the day. Avoid leaving it in hot or sunny spots. If it heats up while you are using it, take a break, stop it if it’s charging and let it cool down.
Charge the laptop when it’s turned off and only when the battery level is between 10-20%. After charging, not only disconnect the plug from the outlet, but also make sure the battery cable is not connected to the laptop.
Proper ventilation is very important. Due to an improper working environment, some parts can get stuck in the ventilation system, blocking regular operation and leading to early battery failure. To avoid such problems:
• Make sure to choose the right bag for transporting your laptop from place to place.
• While using your laptop, place it on hard surfaces and avoid working with it on your knees or blankets.
What causes rapid battery drain?
Avoid leaving unused peripheral devices plugged in, such as a mouse, headphones, or USB cables. These devices can reduce your laptop’s battery life.
Close any programs or applications that you are not using. If you run such unnecessary programs, it will deplete the laptop battery quickly. To identify which apps have the most impact on the battery the most, type “battery usage” in the Windows search bar and then search for “battery usage per app.” This will show which apps consume the most battery power.
It is nice to have convenient and pleasant lighting while working with a laptop, but keep in mind that stronger lighting consumes battery power faster. You can adjust the lighting using the tools at the bottom of the screen or by just accessing the settings section.
How to check your battery’s physical condition?
Laptops usually store information about battery life and capacity. In order to get access to this, use the “Powercfg” section built into Windows. This is not the only way to get to know about it, you can also check the condition of the battery by searching for “Installed battery,” “Recent usage,” and “Battery usage” in the Windows search bar.
If you need more detailed information about the battery usage and capacity, you can get it through the HTML file stored on the disk. This file provides data on battery usage, capacity history, and battery life. There are also several signs that indicate battery problems, such as faster than usual draining or constant overheating.
Following all the above tips might not be really easy, but even if you partially try to follow them, it will help extend your laptop’s battery’s lifespan.
