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    Is this normal? (battery query)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by System64, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    Whenever my notebook battery nears the 10% mark, it will increase in heat and within 5 minutes, it will lose power and shut off suddenly. The battery gauge still shows that there are around 4%-11% charge left when i turn it back on. There are signs that there is battery wear (20%), but is it normal? Will it end up heating up and explode?
     
    System64, Sep 1, 2007
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    Incursis Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe in Power Options you have it set to shut down after the battery reaches 10%.
     
    Incursis, Sep 1, 2007
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    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    It's not that. It's the battery that heats up when nearing 10%, and just loses power around 10%. Is there a risk that can be taken? Given some battery explodes after heating up.
     
    System64, Sep 3, 2007
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