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    Studio 1640 XPS Won't charge past 90%

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Samcrac, May 10, 2009.

  1. Samcrac

    Samcrac Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, I have a new studio XPS 1640, and I've noticed I cant get it to charge past 90% charge. In the battery settings it says that there is like 3 hrs left to full charge. Please let me know if there is a fix for this, I've only used the system like 3 times and it is brand new. I have to most updated Bios as well. Thanks in advance!

    Sam
     
    Samcrac, May 10, 2009
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  2. i.like.pie

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    Check if the Battery Care function is enabled.
     
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  3. Samcrac

    Samcrac Notebook Consultant

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    Could you inform me on where to find that? Thanks,

    Sam
     
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    My computer comes with a tool that can limit the battery charge in order to help make the battery last longer. Check if Dell included such a tool with your laptop.
     
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  5. Samcrac

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    I googled it and that is a feature for Sony Vaios only. Any other ideas anyone?! Thanks again...
     
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    No Dell has a battery meter/extender program also. I have it on my 1640. Not sure which of the Dell apps installs it but it is definately there.
     
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  7. Samcrac

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    I have NEVER had a laptop (and I have had many with Vista) that have given me this problem. I have a Studio 15 that never has had this issue. I don't understand why it is hanging @ 90% and not going any further?
     
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    Quickset. But it has nothing to do with the battery's charging performance, it only disables some computer features to extend the battery life.
     
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    Not sure either, but charging to 90% will prolong your battery's long term life more than if it were charged to 100%
     
    Duct Tape Dude, May 10, 2009
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    i did a factory restore recently and i dont have the battery meter/extender program. can someone tell me how to get it back or send it to me. it would be much appricative. also is there a way that i can adjust the brightness depending on if im plugged in or not?
     
    phongoli0, Jul 3, 2009
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