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    [dv5t]Did a system restore, some things seem different.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Rusch, Feb 10, 2009.

  1. Rusch

    Rusch Notebook Consultant

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    So about a week or so ago I did a system restore. Went back to factory settings to start out fresh.

    Once that was complete, I did some Vista tips and tweaks as found here on nbr, updated my video drivers etc etc.

    I have my laptop set up to 'Sleep' when I close the lid while on battery. Before doing the system restore, I would do this every night. Close the lid, and unplug the power. In the morning, I would open up my laptop, would ask for a password and my battery would still be at almost 100%.

    Now, this doesnt happen. I did it the other night and in the morning my PC was off. Rebooted and battery was at 0% needing to be charged.

    I have a feeling this may be a simple little fix, but iunno what to check out. :confused:

    Maybe my battery is starting to fail? Only had this notebook for about 6 months and 85% of the time I have it plugged in.
     
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    86 5.0L Notebook Consultant

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    checkout your power settings profile, it should be under Lid options, an option to sleep when lid closed is there, the other option includes just turning off the display only
     
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