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    the t420 and win 8.1

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iphetamine, Oct 29, 2013.

  1. iphetamine

    iphetamine Notebook Evangelist

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    has anyone installed win 8.1 on the t420? I did from scratch and didn't install any drivers from lenovo. I was wondering how the power management works because mine charges till 90% without any programs. How come? Should I install win 7 power manager?
     
    iphetamine, Oct 29, 2013
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  2. mochaultimate

    mochaultimate Notebook Consultant

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    I think your battery works the way it used to before your OS upgrade, because the settings are saved in the battery itself (until further changed by the Power Management program).

    I did go ahead and install the Windows 7 Power Manager and it's worked fine so far, so I would recommend doing that anyways.
     
    mochaultimate, Oct 30, 2013
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