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    Is my battery alright?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Brycer64, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. Brycer64

    Brycer64 Newbie

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    Hi, I'm a proud owner of a G2S (the screen is amazing). I've only had the laptop for a few weeks, and recently Vista has started saying that I only have 99% of my battery available while its plugged in and not charging. Is this the sign of a bad battery in the near future, or am I simply overreacting?

    Thanks,
    Bryce
     
    Brycer64, Aug 31, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Do a full charge/discharge cycle. Read the Battery Guide if you have any more questions.
     
    Lithus, Aug 31, 2007
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  3. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    If you use the battery quite a bit, you'll start to notice it degrading. It's normal to lose capacity over time/charge cycles.

    You also may need to calibrate, as Lithus mentioned. It could also just be a fluke.

    In either case, it's not a "bad battery"; don't worry.
     
    vespoli, Aug 31, 2007
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  4. Brycer64

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    Thanks for the help.
     
    Brycer64, Aug 31, 2007
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  5. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Mines charges up to 98%-100% randomly. When it gets stuck at 99%, I just remove the power and let it run on battery for a bit then put the power back in, it usually goes back up to 100%.

    I don't really worry about the battery, it's a consumable object, though expensive, I shouldn't really worry about it, unless it is really that bad.
     
    coriolis, Aug 31, 2007
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