2019年6月15日星期六

Tips for conserving HP 15-bs058ca battery power

According to HP official, the tips below could greatly help to conserve HP battery power.

  • Use these tips to change the power consumption of the computer to conserve battery power.
  • Reduce the number of open applications. Each open software application uses memory and power, even when the application window is minimized. Close software applications to conserve battery power.
  • Reduce the brightness of the screen to the minimum readable level. Use the function keys to adjust the brightness or use the display settings in Windows.
  • Remove peripherals when not in use. External hard drives and other peripheral devices can draw power from your battery even when they are not in use. Disconnect peripheral devices when you are finished using them.
  • Reduce the speed of your processor. The faster your computer works, the more quickly it depletes battery power. You can extend the charge of your battery by slowing down the processor speed.
  • Turn off the wireless function. Wireless connections draw battery power. When wireless capability is not needed, turn it off. Press the Wireless On-Off button so that the wireless feature and wireless light turn off.
  • Change the power option setting. Select either HP Recommended or Power saver to conserve battery power.

Source from https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-15-bs000-laptop-pc/15551412/model/18164368/document/c01297640

HP 15-bs058ca battery
Brand new hp jc03 10.95V 2850mAh laptop batteries
Voltage: 10.95V
Capacity: 2850mAh (31.2Wh)
Battery cells: 3-cell
Chemical: Li-ion
Battery Color: black
Condition: new original battery
Warranty: 9 months

2019年6月4日星期二

When should I replace my Dell latitude 7212 battery?

In most case when the laptop is not functioning properly, you can not tell the problem is battery or adapter. You can read this article before taking further step. This is from www.dell.com.

Verify AC adapter functionality

To ensure that the Dell battery is getting charged correctly, the AC adapter should be functioning normally. Verify if the AC adapter is recognized correctly by the PC.

To verify if the PC is recognizing the AC adapter correctly:

Restart the PC.
When the Dell logo appears, tap F2 key until the message Entering Setup appears.
Verify the AC Adapter Type in the BIOS options.
If AC Adapter Type is None - Ensure to connect the AC adapter to the PC.
If AC Adapter Type is Unknown - Follow troubleshooting steps to resolve AC adapter issues. If AC Adapter Type is recognized correctly, proceed to the next step.
dell latitude 7212 
Brand new dell latitude 7212 7.6V 4342mAh laptop batteries
Voltage: 7.6V
Capacity: 4342mAh (34Wh)
Battery cells: 4-cell
Chemical: Li-ion
Battery Color: black
Condition: new original battery
Warranty: 9 months