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    Maximum lifespan mode

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by v_310, Feb 23, 2014.

  1. v_310

    v_310 Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry for typing out the thread without searching - My battery is at 4% capacity and i need to get this out fast for opinions.

    1) Somehow, the battery decides to go in the "maximum lifespan mode". I am not able to turn it off by changing any setting.
    2) The adapter does not charge the battery when I want it to. It starts randomly charging when it likes to, despite being plugged in. Even the power led at the bottom of the screen does not come on. I will be trying with another charger tomorrow to ensure it is not a charger issue.

    Bottom line, battery does not charge, and am not able to use the laptop. Any quick pointers / suggestions? Thanks in advance!
     
    v_310, Feb 23, 2014
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Presuming we're talking about X201 in your sig, what OS are you running?
     
    ajkula66, Feb 23, 2014
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  3. MidnightSun

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    Sounds like the battery might be on its last legs. I'd try running a battery calibration (you can do so in Power Manager).
     
    MidnightSun, Feb 23, 2014
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  4. v_310

    v_310 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah... Its the x201 in my Sig. I'm running Windows 8.1

    Battery is a year old, had it replaced in December 2012. I've always been using itnbwith custom charge thresholds ( start charging below 45% and charge up to 80%), so I believe the battery is in a pretty good condition..
     
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  5. livebriand

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    Are you saying 4% state of charge or 4% full charge capacity remaining? Also, definitely try a calibration - I've had the battery increase lifespan stuff glitch on my x120e (known issue with some models), and the only way to resolve it was to charge to 100% once.
     
    livebriand, Feb 23, 2014
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    v_310 Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry for the confusion about the 4%. The battery charges well, no issues with that. I had only 4% remaining on the battery when I started the thread. Ideally, it should have started charging when I plugged in, but it did not. Im wondering if it was because if the max life span mide
     
    v_310, Feb 24, 2014
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    OK, got it. Did you eventually get it charging? (turning it off and then plugging in might help)
     
    livebriand, Feb 24, 2014
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    Problem solved - the charger went kaput! Tried couple of other chargers at work and the laptop charges just fine.

    I will have to buy a new charger :(. I wonder how it conked off - considering I have been running off of UPS's or spike busters all along!
     
    v_310, Feb 25, 2014
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