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    First sign of Battery going ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by stevotrueblue, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. stevotrueblue

    stevotrueblue Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys

    This has happened about 4 or 5 times now and Im not sure whats up. I come back into the room and notice that the alienhead is morphing yellow/red,,, ie charging.

    The laptop is always plugged into the mains and I have checked that all connections are tight. In any case it is charging so if it were a loosed connection that wouldnt be happening.

    It is always at 97% when I have checked over the battery icon too??

    There is no power cut either as the TV and the clock are all ok,, so I cant figure out how the machine is suddenly having a dip in power charge.

    Is this the first signs of the battery about to die on me?? Its only a year old and like said Its never used or left unplugged ?????
     
    stevotrueblue, Apr 14, 2012
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  2. baii

    baii Sone

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    It depends, some power management software actually keep battery not full all the time.

    Try battery-care or some other battery software and check the wear level
     
    baii, Apr 14, 2012
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