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    NHC Reports a 29% battery wear level on 2 week old laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bog, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    It also gives me more information:

    - Manufacturer: HP
    - Current Capacity: 62989mWh
    - Designed Capacity: 88800mWh
    - Fully Charged Capacity: 62989mWh
    - Wear Level: 29%
    - Voltage: 12379mV
    - Chemistry: Lithium Ion
    - Technology: Rechargable battery

    This laptop is only two weeks old, but I have a warranty arranged with the retailer. I have only used the battery once since I got it. Should I discharge it a few times and see what the wear level is after? I'm not sure of how dependable this reading from NHC is. Input, anybody?
     
    Bog, Sep 21, 2007
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Try calibrate it by discharging completely
    this is NOT normal i have a nearly one year old laptop with 21% wear.
     
    Thomas, Sep 21, 2007
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  3. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    NHC's battery wear level varies greatly and is not a good indicator of actual wear. Mine usually range from 35%-6%. Don't worry, your battery is probably fine
     
    hehe299792458, Sep 22, 2007
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