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    HP laptop battery issue

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Eurasianman, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. Eurasianman

    Eurasianman Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok, so last Friday, I purchased an HP Pavilion dv6408nr laptop. As soon as the computer loaded up, I loaded up Everest 4.0 (vista compatable version) and checked the battery. To my dismay, it reported that the battery already had a 26% wear level. Today, 6 days later, it now has 28% wear level.

    Is this normal??? Or do I need to go ahead and contact HP support?
     
    Eurasianman, Aug 9, 2007
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  2. gglover108

    gglover108 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Some old batteries display the design capacity of a battery incorrectly. My v2000 6-cell battery showed a design capacity of 88000 mWh, which is not what a 6-cell battery usually holds. 6-cell batteries usually range from 47000 mwh to 65000 mwh
     
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  3. Eurasianman

    Eurasianman Notebook Evangelist

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    Can anyone else confirm or deny please =)
     
    Eurasianman, Aug 9, 2007
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  4. SuperFly03

    SuperFly03 Newbie

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    I have a DV 9200 with a supposedly hi capacity 8cell and this is what I see:

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    can anyone comment on whether I am just being paranoid or if I really do have a crappy battery?
     
    SuperFly03, Aug 9, 2007
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  5. Mickey Alberto

    Mickey Alberto Notebook Geek

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    I just checked mine via NHC and I have 26% Wear Level. I purchased my 6567cl last Friday.

    Not sure if that is good or bad. I will monitor and let HP replace before my year warranty is up.

    --Mickey
     
    Mickey Alberto, Aug 9, 2007
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