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    My new laptop battery only charges to 96%

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FireDragon064, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. FireDragon064

    FireDragon064 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is this normal? I have 6 cell.
    I looked at battery maintenant screen - selection is on always full charge - charge when below 96%,stop at 100%
     
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    I'm afraid so. Probably from sitting at the manufacture warehouse for a while since its usually 98-99% after first discharge/regcharge.
     
    optomos, Jan 13, 2008
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    Huh?
    it plugs in but does not charge my battery
     
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    It does not charge battery or does not charge beyond 96%?
     
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    Does not charge beyond 96%
     
    FireDragon064, Jan 13, 2008
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    Mine charges to 100%. The last 4% may feel like 4 miles but it does charge to 4%.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Jan 13, 2008
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    No, it said 96% (Plugged in,not charging) when I point my mouse at the cord icon
     
    FireDragon064, Jan 13, 2008
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    Ok I unplugged and let the battery dropped down to 94%
    now it is charging back up to 96% and still going.
     
    FireDragon064, Jan 13, 2008
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    What are your charge thresholds?
     
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    I think that is normal
     
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    I have a T61 with a 4 cell and the last 5% or so takes forever. I was stuck at 99% for like 30 minutes. Based on what other people suggested here I now let it charge to 100% and discharge to like 10% once a month, then I switch my battery settings to charge when the battery is <60% and stop at 90%.

    This 60/90 setting does not change the slow charge upwards of 95% (nor was it intended to), but it is designed to maximize the charging life of the battery.
     
    PaulKersey, Jan 13, 2008
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