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    Anyone here managed to solve Z's battery drain problem?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Stalvros, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. Stalvros

    Stalvros Notebook Evangelist

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    I've drained it from 100% to 0% for almost more then 20 times now.
    It's still doing 8% drain charge for 10 hours :(

    PS: I can live with it actually, small matter,
    but yeah I just want to know if anyone managed to solve
    this problem
     
    Stalvros, Nov 24, 2008
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  2. InfyMcGirk

    InfyMcGirk while(!(succeed=try()));

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    I've not noticed this problem on my Z (but I haven't been looking for it either)...
     
    InfyMcGirk, Nov 25, 2008
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  3. Phil

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    As far as I know the only solution is removing the battery.
     
    Phil, Nov 25, 2008
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  4. Yeeze

    Yeeze Notebook Consultant

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    Didn't someone on the other Battery Drain Issue thread report he solved (<2% / 10h) by draining the battery completely multiple times?
     
    Yeeze, Nov 25, 2008
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  5. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Did you factor in the charge to shut-down or restart? That could be up to 10%. I know initially you were trying to use battery power to restart...
     
    Skyshade, Nov 25, 2008
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  6. rambler38762

    rambler38762 Notebook Geek

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    I use the Battery Saver Software that comes with the Vaio. It protects overcharging (max. out at 80%) but since I use it, I have never experienced the drainage effect. I use the extended Battery though.

    Rambler
     
    rambler38762, Nov 25, 2008
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