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    New (Dell XPS 13) - How to disable battery charging while plugged in...

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Jo|<eR, Feb 17, 2015.

  1. Jo|<eR

    Jo|<eR Newbie

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    I just bought the new Dell xps 13 .. its been good to me so far.

    I wanted to know how can I disable battery charging when I'm plugged in to the charger. Even after 100% it keep filling the battery logo (on bottom right..with the plugged in wire icon). On my old Dell with windows 7 I had an option to disable charging.

    I couldn't find an anything online... and though you guys can help me out here. Its a new laptop and want the battery to last longer

    Thanks
     
    Jo|<eR, Feb 17, 2015
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  2. jb14

    jb14 Notebook Geek

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    If I recall there are a number of options in the BIOS regarding charging options on AC, can't remember if your question was an option but worth a look.
     
    jb14, Feb 18, 2015
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    tomx2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    @ Jo|<eR
    Not sure if you did this yet.
    In BIOS, go to
    Power Management >Primary Battery Charge Configuration.
    Select Custom.
    This option will start battery charge at 50 & stop at 90.
    You cannot begin charge below 50.
    Would have been better if the start charge was open-ended but.....

    Tom.
     
    tomx2, Feb 19, 2015
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  4. JJxx

    JJxx Newbie

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    Thanks for the info. Will this help prolong the life of the battery? Any other tips for making the battery last longer?
     
    JJxx, Feb 19, 2015
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