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    battery life in E series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jodean, Mar 11, 2012.

  1. jodean

    jodean Newbie

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    Battery left in computer goes flat in less than 5 days if it is not removed. using 80% charge settings. If removed it holds charge ok after 12 days 75%left.Spoken to Sony and they say that is normal. Is it?
     
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  2. Fishon

    Fishon I Will Close You

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    That's what they'll say but it's nonsense. You want to calibrate your battery first to make sure the reading is accurate. We went through this two years ago with F owners and I'll point you the way but you'll have to do some searching yourself.

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/son...vaio-f-series-owners-lounge-part-2-a-128.html

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