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How to test HP Notebook battery status
Jan 26th
With the smart battery technology in the latest HP products, you can automatically detect your battery status.
Equipped with micro-chip, smart battery to maintain and report on their status, thus providing accurate information of users, whether they use the same laptop or notebook computers in the same cell different from a different laptop battery.
Automatic test your battery status
Use the following steps to download, install and use the HP battery check. This utility supports all HP notebook PCs manufactured in 2006, 2005, most of the system.
Download HP Pavilion DV1000 Battery Check (SP41862), and then select Run and follow the onscreen instructions.
Into a notebook computer AC power adapter, put it into the wall outlet directly.
Click Start, All Programs, and then click Hewlett-Packard, HP Battery Check.
The Pavilion dv6000 Battery test results will be submitted immediately. A detailed description of the results provided.
For more information about using the HP Pavilion dv2000 Battery test, including a list of notebook computers, support, see HP Notebook PCs – HP Battery Check Frequently Asked Questions
Note: If you see a warning message stating “The system is not supported by the HP Battery Check tool during the installation of”, your system may not be the battery status of testing technical support.
Manually test your battery status
In accordance with the following simple way to manually test your HP PB991A HP PB992A battery if not equipped with a smart battery technology.
To measure the battery discharge time of your cycle
Connect your AC power adapter, notebook computer PB994A HP PB995A battery is fully charged
Restart when you repeatedly press the F8 key, HP or Compaq logo appears in the Windows Safe Mode. Select Safe Mode from the Startup menu using the arrow keys
When safe mode, disconnect the AC power adapter laptop
With a timer to measure the total length of time a notebook computer is running, turn itself off until the Evo N610C Battery notebook PC
Note: The time of Evo N600C Battery discharge measurement should be close to your HP model specifications. If the time between measurement and specification of significant differences, using the steps to maximize battery life pages, to calibrate the battery.
How To Avoid Laptop Battery Overheat
Jan 24th
One of the most common issues with laptop batteries is overheating. Not that the batteries are designed poorly or improperly but due to, in most cases, user wear and tear. While the laptop is using the AC adapter for power the battery acts as a back up in case of a loss of power or accidental unplugging. During this AC power use the battery becomes hotter than it would if being used independently. To lessen the chances of this overheating, which leads to a shorter life expectancy of the battery, keep the AC power adapter plugged in only if you need to charge the battery while using the device.
If the battery is consistently hot to the touch, remove it and allow it to cool down first making sure it is close to room temperature before reinserting it. Should the battery continue to overheat or get too hot it will probably need to be replaced. Always replace a defective battery as soon as possible as it could cause irreparable damage to the laptop in question. In addition to overheating failure to charge or hold a charge is another very common issue with laptop batteries.
First check to see if the AC adapter is securely plugged into the device; the tightness of the connection will vary form laptop to laptop but it should be held in place well. To check for a good connection look for the battery charging LED if one is present on your laptop. If it is not on wiggle the cord to see if the connection makes and breaks contact. If you notice a flickering LED light then the solution is a new adapter which is far better than needed to purchase a new battery or a new DC power jack which can be repaired by a common user with a little instruction and help.