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    Weird Battery Gauge

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Gobmonster, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. Gobmonster

    Gobmonster Notebook Consultant

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    This is my first year with my customized pavalion and i want to sell it, but im running across an error that doesnt sit well with ppl who want to buy it

    The battery gauge is inaccurate. It seems that at around 50%, it jumps down to below 5% and sleeps my notebook (i have it set to sleep).

    When i wake it, the batter doesnt immediately die, i can burn a cd with it reading 0% battery life...... anyone else get a weird battery gauge?
     
    Gobmonster, Nov 1, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    You may want to try to calibrate the battery. A search will turn up various methods. Also, the battery guide is a good read.
     
    vespoli, Nov 1, 2007
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Discharge your battery fully.. or buy a new battery and sell it
     
    flipfire, Nov 1, 2007
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