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    Dv5t Battery Problem?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Genkido, Mar 12, 2009.

  1. Genkido

    Genkido Notebook Guru

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    I recently bought a Dv5T with the high capacity 6-cell battery. However, I recently noticed in linux that the battery is displaying this data:

    Product: Primary
    Status: Charging
    Percentage charge: 98.0%
    Vendor: Hewlett-Packard
    Technology: Nickel metal hydride
    Serial number:
    Model: Primary
    Charge time: 9 minutes
    Capacity: 52% (Poor)
    Current charge: 33.4 Wh
    Last full charge: 33.9 Wh
    Design charge: 64.8 Wh


    I'm concerned with the capacity information. Is this normal?? Thanks!!
     
    Genkido, Mar 12, 2009
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  2. Genkido

    Genkido Notebook Guru

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    Now Capacity has changed to 77%... how Normal is this?
     
    Genkido, Apr 1, 2009
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Does it last as long as it used to? If it does then I wouldnt worry about it too much about the wear level. Plus Hp has their own battery monitoring tool which they rely on with regards to warranty claims. Check using that tool in Windows ofcourse.
     
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    Thanks! Will do.
     
    Genkido, Apr 1, 2009
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