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    t400 6-cell 98%

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by keltix, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. keltix

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    How come it takes like 1 hours to charge the last 2% of my battery?

    is this normal or should I just stop charging at 98%?
     
    keltix, Sep 17, 2008
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    Yea, mine takes over an hour to charge the last 4% too...
     
    Potstickr, Sep 17, 2008
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    As I see it, the percentage is a mere indication and I believe it is not an accurate respresentation of the 'charge' left in the battery.

    if it were me, I'd gladly stop at 98% and consider that as fully charged.
     
    jeffjose, Sep 17, 2008
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    I think it doesn't charge it once it is past a certain amount (9x%).
    When I hover over the icon in the task tray, it says 98% and not charging or something to that effect (I'm not on my T400 right now).
     
    danskim, Sep 17, 2008
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  5. keltix

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    i also noticed a "battery threshold" under battery maintenance
    where you can choose a profile to maximize battery lifespan
     
    keltix, Sep 17, 2008
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    Gentleman, this is normal for lithium batteries. I don't have a copy of a charge graph on this computer that i can post, but this is normal.
     
    Dashpilot, Sep 17, 2008
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    and what does that option do exactly?
     
    Supermans, Sep 17, 2008
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    keltix, Sep 17, 2008
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