How To Extend Your HP Notebook Battery Life in Windows
Learn how to extend your HP notebook battery life in Windows. For more information about battery life, visit our support site: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document... and https://support.hp.com/us-en/document....
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Follow these steps to change your power plan:
- Select the Start button.
- Type Choose a power plan and select it from the results.
- Make sure the Balanced option is selected.
- Or for maximum battery life, select Power saver.
- Avoid High performance unless necessary.
- To customize your power plan for when you are plugged in or when you are using a battery, select Change plan settings.
- For more advanced power options, select Change advanced power settings.
- Select Save changes to update your power plan.
- Close any applications on the desktop not in use.
- Use the brightness function keys on your notebook to dim your screen.
- Disconnect any external devices when you are not using them.
- Turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features off when you are not using them.
- Once a month, run a battery check with HP Support Assistant.
- Calibrate the notebook battery every two to three months.
- Fully charge the battery. Then unplug the power cord.
- Use the computer until the battery is completely drained of power and the notebook turns off to complete the calibration.
- If you don’t plan on using your notebook for more three months, charge the notebook battery to at least seventy percent.
- For notebooks with removable batteries, completely remove the battery and store it.
- For notebooks with embedded batteries, store the entire notebook.
- Re-adjust your power settings on a regular basis to get the most life out of your notebook battery.
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