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    Battery calibration

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zephyrus17, May 14, 2008.

  1. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    My new laptop is coming soon, and I'm just curious as to whether doing a complete 100% to 0% battery calibration is recommended or necessary or just a waste of charge-cycles?
     
    zephyrus17, May 14, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    not neccessary.. just charge it to 100% and discharge it normally
     
    flipfire, May 14, 2008
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  3. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    Thanks, flipfire. And how will I know if the laptop battery is newly manufactured? Is there a manufacturing date on the battery?
     
    zephyrus17, May 14, 2008
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  4. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    The Notebook Hardware control shows the wear level in the battery tab.It's a good indication of usage.

    For date of manufacturing,may be you can check with the serial number.
     
    The_Observer, May 14, 2008
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Batteries begin degrading the moment they are manufactured, so pay no attention to wear levels reported by programs; as long as the laptop performs within manufacturer's specifications, the battery is good.
     
    Bog, May 14, 2008
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  6. zephyrus17

    zephyrus17 Notebook Deity

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    Right! Thanks!
     
    zephyrus17, May 15, 2008
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