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    Battery.. Is this a problem or is it normal?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by sutheep, Jul 25, 2005.

  1. sutheep

    sutheep Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I usually keep my notebook plugged with the battery. ONce i remove it. And store it over night, next morning, the remaining charge is 70% sometimes 50%. This is with out switching on the notebook and overnight. Is this normal? Please help sorta desperate.. very..
    Thanx :fujitsu:
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    There is no way the battery should go to 50% or even 70% when it's fully charged and not in the machine overnight. Your system might be fooled though, it you give it a few minutes does the meter adjust?
     
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    Hmm, i did, windows reports the same.. i even tried re-calibrating, still doesn't work.. any more suggestions?
     
    sutheep, Jul 25, 2005
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    Are you leaving it in sleep/standby? That uses some power, but I don't know if it would account for that much power usage.
     
    noahsark, Jul 25, 2005
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    timfountain Notebook Consultant

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    Seen the same problem with a 3510, in either hibernate (not suspend) or powered off. I think it is a design problem with the PSU section on certain Fujitsu Notebooks.

    - Tim
     
    timfountain, Jul 25, 2005
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