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    DV9500T Initial Battery Charge?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by rtrdogs, Dec 26, 2007.

  1. rtrdogs

    rtrdogs Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi Everyone,

    How long should you charge the battery initially? It's been a few years since I bought my last laptop and I was told then to keep it plugged in on AC power for 2-3 days to get max battery life.

    Does the same hold true for the newer laptops like the DV9500T? I have a high cap 8 cell.

    Thanks!
     
    rtrdogs, Dec 26, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The battery usually comes ~40% charged. Read the battery guide for more.
     
    Lithus, Dec 26, 2007
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    Thanks! That's exactly what I was searching for...in the wrong place!
     
    rtrdogs, Dec 26, 2007
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    I charged mines for 8 hours then let it completly die. I repeated the process 2 times
     
    gridtalker, Dec 28, 2007
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