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    Cut off battery charge at 80 % level ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Laptopaddict, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. Laptopaddict

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    Does Vista allow me to set this as default ?

    I have read that charging up to 80 % helps against battery degradation ?
    Does this makes a big difference ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Nov 23, 2009
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    It can double you battery life or more, Vista does not have this feature it has to be built into your notebook not just software.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Nov 23, 2009
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    As far as I am aware only Lenovo notebooks offer this option.
     
    usapatriot, Nov 23, 2009
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    I had a Samsung netbook that had the option to charge to 80% , so maybe they have notebooks as well.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Nov 23, 2009
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    It is software controlled - and maybe BIOS too - I know my SZ can charge to just 80%.
    (or alternatively 100% and 50%)

    It can be configured for all batteries or for individual batteries.

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    And personally I only charge to 80%
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 23, 2009
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    How to find out if your notebook offers this option ?


    If my notebook doesn't have this option, is there some software that I can install to achieve this ?
     
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    I think you might get software to stop the battery charge at 80% in windows, but without a supporting bios as soon as you shut your notebook down it would continue to charge to 100% , unless you unplugged it.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Nov 23, 2009
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    How to find out if your notebook has it:
    Ask fellow notebook owners, read the manual.

    You cannot manually add it.
    My laptop also won't charge past 80% when switched off but plugged in - this part cannot be controlled by software.
     
    DetlevCM, Nov 23, 2009
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    What should I put in google to find such software ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Nov 23, 2009
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