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    ubuntu: loss of battery life when computer is off?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by dude106, Jun 7, 2008.

  1. dude106

    dude106 Notebook Consultant

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    Whenever I charge my computer to 100 percent, and shut it down, the next time I use it(usually say 5 hours later), my battery is around 75-80 percent. Is this weird? I think it is but I'm not positive.
     
    dude106, Jun 7, 2008
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    It sounds like your battery is dying, and can only hold a charge when it's getting current.
     
    talin, Jun 7, 2008
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    dude106 Notebook Consultant

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    just got my laptop last week, so I hope its not dying :(
     
    dude106, Jun 7, 2008
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    It happens some times. :) Not quite the same, but I bought a brand new car battery once, that died after a week and wouldn't hold a charge at all.
    I take it you bought it new? If so, just contact HP tech support, and they should send out a new one if it's indeed bad (it sounds like it is).
     
    talin, Jun 7, 2008
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  5. dude106

    dude106 Notebook Consultant

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    I see. They will still do it even if I use ubuntu right? Not sure about their warranty policy.
     
    dude106, Jun 7, 2008
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    mgslegrand Notebook Geek

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    yes. you don't have to tell them you installed ubuntu because it's not relevant to your battery depleting when your computer is switched off
     
    mgslegrand, Jun 7, 2008
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    I've heard reports of people where their laptop's wireless cards still suck power even when it's off. Maybe its something along the lines of that?
     
    SmoothTofu, Jun 7, 2008
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    dude106 Notebook Consultant

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    maybe i'll start taking off the battery when its not in use, and see if its ok
     
    dude106, Jun 7, 2008
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    It's better to leave the battery off if you don't need it. Keeping the battery in while on AC power and not charging will kill the battery alot faster.
     
    mosquitogang201, Jun 8, 2008
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    I know my laptop uses battery power when it's off, regardless of what operating system it uses when it's on. This is because the infrared sensor is always functional, so I can turn on the laptop by remote.
     
    srunni, Jun 8, 2008
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