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    recalibrating?! the battery?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by sma, Nov 30, 2005.

  1. sma

    sma Notebook Geek

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    Okay, I've been having the battery light staying on - and the battery at an eternal 93% charging state.

    I asked Asus tech support what I should do (I'm guessing I'll be getting another battery soon) - and the advice from them -

    Recalibrate the battery.

    I know what recalibration is, so it seems like useless advice.

    Huh! What do you think?
     
    sma, Nov 30, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    It works in many cases, why do you think it's useless?
     
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  3. sma

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    Recalibration, as I understand it, is used when the battery is getting old - the system - not the battery - is told a new "100%" level.

    This makes no sense to do in a case where the battery is charging to different rates (including 100%) but the light doesn't go out.

    I also don't want to recalibrate a battery that is 4 months old. It holds its charge.

    If someone tells me otherwise, with a sensible explanation, I'll try it. However, at the moment, I'm dubious.
     
    sma, Nov 30, 2005
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