Charging your laptop all the time can cause overcharging, which can shorten battery life over time. To recharge the battery, drain it to approximately 20 to 40 percent and then unplug it when the battery is 80 to 90 percent charged. By doing this you avoid a full charge cycle, which can cause damage to the battery.
2. Choose the right charger
Use the charger that came with your laptop or a quality charger from the manufacturer. Using chargers from other companies can be risky as they may not exactly meet the needs of your laptop. This can cause damage and shorten battery life.
3. Ensure the right temperature
Laptop batteries don’t like to get hot. Do not leave your laptop in hot weather for long periods of time. Lithium-ion batteries break down more quickly when heated. When charging, keep your laptop in a cool, ventilated area and avoid using it on a soft surface, such as a bed or chair, which may block the vents.
4. Perform a partial discharge cycle
It’s better to partially dump your laptop’s battery instead of letting it drain all the way to 0%. Because lithium-ion batteries don’t remember how much charge they have left, you don’t have to let them drain completely before recharging them, as you did with older batteries.
5. Set the battery voltage each time
Battery calibration doesn’t need to be done often, but doing it every few months can help keep your laptop’s battery readings accurate. To do this, you need to charge the battery all the way to 100%, let it drain completely, and then charge it back to 100%. During calibration, the operating system gets a better idea of battery life.
6. Prevent the battery from draining when not in use
If you won’t be using your laptop for a while, charge the battery to about half capacity before putting it away. If you insert a fully charged or fully charged battery, it may lose power more quickly.
7. Change settings to get the most out of your battery life
Using the tools in your laptop’s operating system can help you get the most out of your battery. To extend battery life when your laptop is unplugged, lower settings such as screen brightness, screen timeout, and keyboard backlight.
8. Use energy saving mode
On most laptops, you can enable power saving mode to extend battery life. These modes typically slow down the laptop to save power, which is useful if you want to make the most of the remaining power.
9. Keep the BIOS and software up to date.
Manufacturers often make changes to reduce the energy consumption of their products. To get the most out of your laptop, make sure the operating system, drivers and BIOS are all up to date.
In summary
When you do these things, your laptop battery is more likely to retain its charge and last longer. The best way to extend the life of your battery, and therefore the life of your laptop, is to charge it properly, store it properly, and use it properly.
