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    DM3 Excessive Battery Drain When Shut Down?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by PsychDoc77, Dec 11, 2009.

  1. PsychDoc77

    PsychDoc77 Newbie

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    I last used my DM3 about 2 1/2 weeks ago. When I shut it down the battery was at 100%. When I powered it up today, I had only 58% battery charge. This drain seemed excessive to me so I called HP and they seem to have agreed with me as they are sending me a new battery for free under warranty.

    Anyone else notice excessive battery drain when the unit is shut down?
     
    PsychDoc77, Dec 11, 2009
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  2. ballsagna

    ballsagna Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have not had this issue. However, I have had issue with my battery not lasting as long as it should. If they were willing to send you a new battery under warranty for this complaint, perhaps they would send me one too.

    I should call them!
     
    ballsagna, Dec 12, 2009
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    LancerEvoX Notebook Evangelist

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    I noticed this also. I'm sending in my dm3 in for service since my sister had some accidents on it. I should probably put that on the problem troubleshooting page.
     
    LancerEvoX, Dec 12, 2009
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    mtobc Newbie

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    I'm also having this issue. My NEW battery will drain 25% over three days when the system is shut down(not s3 or s4). HP is giving me hell over replacing the battery.
     
    mtobc, Jan 18, 2010
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