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    how to prolong my t61p's 6-cell battery life?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by derlin, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. derlin

    derlin Notebook Consultant

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    I remember reading somewhere that keeping it charged at 40-60% helps since keeping it at full charge is apparently detrimental to the battery's health?

    But I forget how to do that! So can anyone help me with that?

    Any other suggestions to keeping my battery alive as long as possible would be great as well. Thanks!
     
    derlin, Jun 28, 2008
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Use ThinkVantage's Power Manager to set charge thresholds.
     
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  3. derlin

    derlin Notebook Consultant

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    o thanks! yea i found it.
     
    derlin, Jun 28, 2008
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  4. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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  5. Palmvim

    Palmvim Notebook Enthusiast

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    You could add an UltraBay Battery, It is about 130$ and would add 1h15 to your unpluged computer experience. I had this problem before with my t61. Could never get to the end of a class, after 2 hours the computer would beg for an electric outlet... Not I can last about 3h30. Hope this hlep
     
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  6. ROK

    ROK Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sort of thread hijack->
    I use my computer exclusively on AC. With the 6 cell battery installed. Am I also affecting my battery longevity?

    Thanks!
     
    ROK, Jun 29, 2008
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  7. Arki

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    Not really, but I recommend that you make use of the Power Manager and set charge thresholds to keep it from being unnecessarily packed with charge.
     
    Arki, Jun 29, 2008
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  8. JwY

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    Also avoid excess heat.
     
    JwY, Jun 29, 2008
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