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    Incorrect battery percentage, battery life normal

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cdahmedeh, Dec 8, 2008.

  1. cdahmedeh

    cdahmedeh Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I've recently noticed that my battery percentage won't go more than 93%. The battery stops charging there. However, my battery life is normal : 2-2.5 hours on one notch after the minimum brightness, wifi-on and normal tasks. Also, I've checked that the AC Adapter was in good condition, with a voltmeter, got a 19.65V reading which is good compared to the 19.5V indicated on the adapter. Just want to know how to recalibrate the meter.

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    cdahmedeh, Dec 8, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    use RMClock, note the battery info
     
    paper_wastage, Dec 8, 2008
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    cdahmedeh Notebook Consultant

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    OK, I let the battery discharge and reconnected. Instead, the battery doesn't charge anymore. I think the problem is an adpater failure. First I would get the 65W error, now it says during the bios that the battery can't charge due to some unknown adpater wattage. I'm going to contact dell to see if the can send me a new one.
     
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