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    PROBLEM with presario v2710us battery

    Discussion in 'HP' started by LT21, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. LT21

    LT21 Notebook Consultant

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    I bought a compaq presario v2710us and the battery only lasts for about 48 minutes with only web browsing. Is this normal? I thinks its a 6 cell battery. Thanks
     
    LT21, Jan 11, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If it's new then it is not normal.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 12, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    How long have you had the laptop for?
     
    gridtalker, Jan 12, 2007
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  4. vassil_98

    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    Has it always been like that? Have you disabled CPU throttling? (Power Options, should be to portable/laptop)
     
    vassil_98, Jan 12, 2007
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  5. LT21

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    I bought this laptop new from compusa in early august 2006. It has always been like this since it was new. My laptop also doesnt display the remaining time of the battery life it only displays the percentage.
     
    LT21, Jan 12, 2007
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    You may have received a dud, or the cells were already aged when you got them. You should contact HP and ask for a new battery.

    Assuming they give you one, make sure to follow a few simple care and maintenance tips as outlined in the battery guide.

    As far as the battery % remaining vs. battery time left, that's generally different from system to system. Sometimes there will be a BIOS upgrade that will allow for the switch you're looking for.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 12, 2007
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  7. LT21

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    its been 5 months since I got the laptop. Can I still replace the battery for free?
     
    LT21, Jan 13, 2007
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  8. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It should be covered under warranty for a year.
     
    miner, Jan 13, 2007
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