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    How to maximize the battery of an XPS M1330 (or any laptop)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cosrocket, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. cosrocket

    cosrocket Notebook Evangelist

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    I use my XPS M1330 pretty much exclusively on battery power. I usually charge it all night and then use it periodically during the day, usually anywhere from half an hour to an hour at a time, sometimes charging it between usages. I know this is not the best way to preserve the battery lifetime, my question is how often should I fully charge it and then fully discharge it to maximize the battery life?
     
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    hi

    please read the battery guide
     
    flipfire, Jun 14, 2008
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    Kreeeee Notebook Evangelist

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    Never.....
     
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    best not to fully discharge. let it run down to 50-60% then recharge. If using with the ac on all the time, take out the battery.
     
    gamer_4_life, Jun 14, 2008
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