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    Question about W3J battery power remaining after charge

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by hardbap, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. hardbap

    hardbap Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've had my W3J for a couple weeks now and I'm a huge fan. I've noticed that when the laptop finishes charging the total battery power remaining is 96%. Is this normal?

    Thanks
     
    hardbap, Jul 31, 2006
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  2. camsimple

    camsimple Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Toshiba Dynabook and when I unplug my notebook from the wall it never reads at 100% fully charged. It starts at 98% and slowly lowers. I would say it's pretty normal wear and tear.
     
    camsimple, Jul 31, 2006
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  3. doc_who

    doc_who Notebook Geek

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    I'm not sure but mine says 100% initially after I unplug the power.
     
    doc_who, Jul 31, 2006
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    Mikeoo17 Notebook Deity

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    Someone confirm this... I think you have to recallibrate the battary. It won't regain the 4% that's missing, but it will reset the actual battary life (96%) to 100%. As far as I know, it's completely normal to have a battary that doesn't show a full charge when it's brand new.
     
    Mikeoo17, Aug 1, 2006
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  5. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    I think it takes several cycles for it to be at it's maximum capacity. Like 4-5 complete charges.
     
    Jason, Aug 1, 2006
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    doc_who Notebook Geek

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    Mikeoo17, yeah if you hit F2 in startup there is a battery calibration option in BIOS section. I don't know if this is what you are referring but it's there. I've already charged mine and drained mine completely at least 5 cycles already since I bought it.
     
    doc_who, Aug 1, 2006
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    its normal.
     
    SRD, Aug 1, 2006
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  8. hardbap

    hardbap Notebook Enthusiast

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    That did the trick. The battery now reads 100% when fully charged.

    Thanks for the help.
     
    hardbap, Aug 2, 2006
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