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    100% Remaining (Charging) <- Is this a problem?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dammitjim, Mar 29, 2007.

  1. dammitjim

    dammitjim Notebook Guru

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    So on my new SZ when the battery hits 100% and I check the power meter it still says "Charging". Is that a problem? I know it's bad to overcharge these batteries, but I don't know if this is normal.

    I have the 3 prong power adapter if that makes a difference.
     
    dammitjim, Mar 29, 2007
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    just wait for a while and it will change the status.
     
    qohelet, Mar 29, 2007
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    You won't "overcharge" the battery--as mentioned, just give it a few minutes.
     
    vespoli, Mar 29, 2007
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    On my SZ110/B, it never changes status when it reaches 100%....it always says charging. I have no idea if this is good or bad - it is annoying though.

    And before you ask, yes I have had battery problems: my first battery dropped to 1 hour of life after just 3 months, but the replacement battery is holding up fine 9 months later.
     
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    Download and install this bios update to fix the charging problem.
     
    bogart, Mar 30, 2007
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    Thanks! I left mine plugged in all night last night, and it still says charging. I guess I need the updated bios.
     
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    How do I tell what Bios version I have now?
     
    dammitjim, Mar 30, 2007
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