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    Charging the battery

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mle, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. mle

    mle Newbie

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    Does the battery continue to charge after the battery indicator light goes off on the laptop?
     
    mle, Feb 24, 2008
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    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    On most Dells, the light will flash for the last 15% or so. When the light is off it shouldn't be charging, but it may top it up as it drains (all batteries lose some power when doing nothing).
     
    tumnasgt, Feb 24, 2008
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    ifti Undiscovered

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    It usually has a auto cut off when its fully charged.
     
    ifti, Feb 25, 2008
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