Laptop batteries

[shebavpg]

I don't like how they die so fast. *shakes fists*

Can you buy ones that don't die in 2 hours or less?

[lildonkey]

Is your laptop HP?

[Carrie]

i have two batteries in mine.

[shebavpg]

LOL I am sad to say I have no idea. What's HP? Its a intel centrino, I am reading the sticker on it lol

The brand is "Acer"

[Carrie]

HP is hewlett packard



thats the logo

[wishbone]

you probably have a 6 cell battery.

acer might make a 9 cell battery.

or asian third parties might, too.

[shebavpg]

that's the sticker on mine :)

[Carrie]

thats whats on the inside, the cpu.

acer would be the brand

[shebavpg]

^^^ Yeah that's the brand, but the processor is Intel Centrino Duo.

[Carrie]

the processer has nothing to do with your battery.

you can get a replacement battery if yours dies too quickly

if you google 'acer battery replacement' you should find something thats for your laptop

[shebavpg]

It's brand new, I know that they die fast. I just was wondering if you could get one that would last longer than 2 hours, and I guess yes. :)

[Carrie]

you can always take it to where you bought it and ask them if there is a better battery that you can purchase for your laptop

[wishbone]

if it's brand new, there's no reason it should be operating less than 2 hours.

I'm going to assume you don't have a huge 17" laptop running everything at once, even then most of them got just over 2 hours.

A 15" laptop, running a couple notches below top brightness w/ wifi, even on a 6 cell battery, should be much closer to 3 hours.

how old is the battery? i'd consider a warranty replacement

[frogprincess]

My battery lasts at least 6 hours!

[shebavpg]

Originally Posted by wishbone

if it's brand new, there's no reason it should be operating less than 2 hours.

I'm going to assume you don't have a huge 17" laptop running everything at once, even then most of them got just over 2 hours.

A 15" laptop, running a couple notches below top brightness w/ wifi, even on a 6 cell battery, should be much closer to 3 hours.

how old is the battery? i'd consider a warranty replacement

I don't really have anything running except fnk and msn. I got about a week ago. It last exactly 2 hours.

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by shebavpg

I don't really have anything running except fnk and msn. I got about a week ago. It last exactly 2 hours.

i'd go back to where you bought it (probably a futureshop boxing day special) and just ask them how long the battery is supposed to last. get the sales pitch. then tell them you have it and it only lasts 2 hours. ask for a new one.

[shebavpg]

Originally Posted by wishbone

i'd go back to where you bought it (probably a futureshop boxing day special) and just ask them how long the battery is supposed to last. get the sales pitch. then tell them you have it and it only lasts 2 hours. ask for a new one.

It was on sale but it wasn't a boxing day sale. It was on sale before when I was shopping around for one a few weeks ago and it still was a little pricey I wouldn't of got it regular price, but I will be checking with them in the next few days. Thanks!

[Carrie]

I just unpluged my power cable and it says 3 hours. ugh. and I have two batteries..

I think it's time for a new lappy

[shebavpg]

Originally Posted by Carrie

I just unpluged my power cable and it says 3 hours. ugh. and I have two batteries..

I think it's time for a new lappy

Well mine says two hours, but I been looking at it every few mins and its stayed on 52 mins for about 15 mins so now I am just confused.

[Carrie]

maybe get a timer and see how long it lasts with normal use.

[shebavpg]

Originally Posted by Carrie

maybe get a timer and see how long it lasts with normal use.

I'm going to let it die compleatly and charge it and do that. It shouldn't be a problem to sit in front of the laptop for 2 hours lol :cheesy:

[Carrie]

you can also research your computer stats online and it should say how long your battery should last.

[b0ld]

ok... Since my job is to really deal with laptop's all day I'll give you examples of what may be contributing to low battery life.
1. An application can be taking priority over the cpu so it can be working at 100%.. Therefore it consume's more power from the battery. 2. Your Power settings is set to "always on" instead of "mobile" or "power saver".
3. Its not uncommon to have your battery lose power faster with a usb device hooked up while using a battery.
4. Heat causes lithium ion batteries to lose its charge alot faster.

[FeelGood]

Originally Posted by b0ld

ok... Since my job is to really deal with laptop's all day I'll give you examples of what may be contributing to low battery life.
1. An application can be taking priority over the cpu so it can be working at 100%.. Therefore it consume's more power from the battery. 2. Your Power settings is set to "always on" instead of "mobile" or "power saver".
3. Its not uncommon to have your battery lose power faster with a usb device hooked up while using a battery.
4. Heat causes lithium ion batteries to lose its charge alot faster.

THANKS DOTTO!

[fritz]

try turning your wireless/bluetooth off if you're not using it