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    Asus Z63A: Is 10hr Battery Recalibration Usual?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by EmmaK, Oct 18, 2007.

  1. EmmaK

    EmmaK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought my Z63A about 1.5 years ago.

    For the past 7 months, I noticed that the battery only lasts for about an hour, and since then it has deteriorated to the point that immediately i pull out the AC plug, the machine shuts down.

    I have read the forums and followed the suggestions that I should recalibrate it, and turn off the battery alarms. I have done recalibration before, but I don't remember turning off the battery alarms before doing so didn't think I turned off the alarms before doing so. Would this affect its effectiveness.

    Yesterday, i started i turned off the battery alarms and started recalibration around 10pm.... the process is still running... "it says it is charging the battery" is this usual..? What should I do? Turn if off and restart?

    warmest regards, EM
     
    EmmaK, Oct 18, 2007
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Yes, do turn it off. It seems the battery doesn't charge properly.

    It looks like your battery is dead... sorry about that... get another one if possible.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 18, 2007
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  3. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Z63a batteries can be bought from the Asus eStore and other select retailers for about $120.
     
    AuroraS, Oct 18, 2007
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