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    UX31 power management

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by andycai, Dec 27, 2011.

  1. andycai

    andycai Newbie

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    I installed fresh Windows 7 professional and Power Wiz, Power4Gear Hybrid and PWR option. I'm not able to set power management. It's always fully charged. I was told this will shorten my battery life? On Lenovo Thinkpad, I had option to specify when to charge and to what level. Any thoughts? Thanks.
     
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    There is no programmable charge limit on any ASUS I have seen. It is hard limited at 95% to prevent overcharging.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 27, 2011
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    noxxle99 Notebook Deity

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    How can it be hard limited at 95% if the battery meter always reads 100%?
     
    noxxle99, Dec 27, 2011
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    From the manual of the UX31E, English edition, P.30:
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 27, 2011
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    dazz87 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just wondering is it bad to charge the battery til it reaches 100%? Or should we unplug it when it reach 95% (in my case 97% when it turns green) Ive been waiting for it to reach 100 before unpluggin it from the charger
     
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    noxxle99 Notebook Deity

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    Well then my ux21 isn't functioning properly. I've never seen the battery drop below 100% when plugged in. It does drop a few percent per day if unplugged though.
     
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    This is a standard feature of Asus notebooks, but maybe the UX series is different and the user manual is wrong. Before you assume there is a problem see what other owners say.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 27, 2011
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    When battery level reaches 100%, does the charger keep charging? Or is it smart enough to stop right there?
     
    andycai, Dec 27, 2011
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    I cannot say for the UX31 in particular, but all other Asus notebook are smart enough to stop. If i leave my N50 plugged in for a day, it will read something like 98% Not Charging on the Windows 7 battery indicator.
     
    tijo, Dec 27, 2011
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    quirK Notebook Enthusiast

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    The 95% is to prevent battery deterioration arising from such a scenario:

    Unplug laptop to move it from room to kitchen... 100% to 99%... plug it back in, 99% back to 100%.
     
    quirK, Dec 30, 2011
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