On 2018-06-17 12:44, jdd@dodin.org wrote:
Le 17/06/2018 à 12:36, Carlos E. R. a écrit :
charge to 55..60% while the charger is plugged, because this will increase the battery life.
60%, really? are you sure?
Absolutely, I see the indicator in Windows fixed at that value for two days. What I did not see is a click for "fully charge now, this time" because I'm going out. Even better, an external button that works when computer is off. Firmware.
I had a Lenovo computer and I remember this options, but it was more around 90% AFAIK
Yes, I have read about different values. But this laptop came with an app from Lenovo, click to accept full charge or limited charge. No choice of value. So 60 is the correct value for this one.
Not sure it's really necessary, I have this on no other computer and have no problem
I heard of it in usenet, but I did not know for sure. But when the manufacturer tells you, then it is true.
when possible for rarely used computer it's better to remove the battery (to avoid full discharge), but it's no more possible on most laptop now, so the better is to charge them at least once a month or simply let them plugged all the time. Done this for +20 years now without problem
My HP laptop I had to replace the battery this year, and I bought it on 2010 or thereabouts. It lasted long, and it was most of the time connected to the wall. If the electronics were clever enough to fully unplug the battery circuit flow when the battery is fully charged, there would be no need. The new battery (non HP) came with instructions to improve battery life. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 42.3 x86_64 "Malachite" at Telcontar)