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    Can I use my laptop while doing a battery calibration?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sprinj76, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. sprinj76

    sprinj76 Notebook Consultant

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    I recently purchased a dv4-1275mx special edition, and would like to calibrate the battery. The battery is suppose to last up to 6 hours (I'm expecting about 4-4.5). Does it screw up the calibration if I am using it while letting the battery run down. I have the screen turn off disabled and the sleep disabled, but I am using a screen saver.

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    The important part is to drain it as completely as possible. It doesn't matter if you are using it or not, although this will help drain it faster.
     
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    Thanks much CrazyTasty
     
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