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    battery worn in a new DV5

    Discussion in 'HP' started by paradigm, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. paradigm

    paradigm Notebook Deity

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    the DV5 in my use was purchased in Oct '08 (30th) and in the time following that the battery has worn down to 6.2-7% based on charging rates

    qs is

    can i claim on this

    if not what can i do to prevent this (cycling does not help..and please no links to HP's battery tips..those do not work...atleast the power cycling did not)

    can you guys help
     
    paradigm, Feb 22, 2009
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    sublime313, Feb 22, 2009
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    I had a non hp battery go from 0% wear to 15% within a week, it was returned for replacement.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Feb 22, 2009
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    The first question I have for you is do you leave your battery in whil you are also plugged into AC power? I never use my batteries unless I leave the house. That's why having an extra AC is also handy for using the laptop in bedroom, etc.
     
    sublime313, Feb 22, 2009
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    well yeah it is plugged in, but i do manage to take it out when i can remember


    but it has been discharged to critical levels and i wonder if that might be te cause of such failiure
     
    paradigm, Feb 23, 2009
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