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12-14-2023 02:21 AM
Hi -
I just recently bought my HP Pavilion Plus 35.6 cm Laptop 14-eh0037TU laptop
12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 -12500H Processor
The battery life is exceptionally short, lasting only about 3 hours on a full charge. The battery is draining quickly even have low brightness.
Can you please provide a solution for this.
Hoping you can help me before I return this item to where I bought it.
Thanks,
Hari
12-16-2023 11:48 AM
Hi @Hari471
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
Certainly, battery draining issues on a new laptop can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to address this problem. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you troubleshoot and improve the battery life on your HP Pavilion Plus laptop:
Check Power Settings:
- Click on the battery icon in the taskbar.
- Adjust the power mode to "Better Battery" or "Power Saver."
- Open "Power & sleep settings" and make sure your power plan is optimized for battery life.
Update Drivers:
- Ensure that all your device drivers, especially the graphics and power-related drivers, are up to date. You can do this through the Device Manager or by visiting the HP support website.
BIOS/UEFI Update:
- Check if there are any BIOS/UEFI updates available for your laptop on the HP support website. Sometimes, firmware updates can improve power management.
Background Applications:
- Close unnecessary background applications and processes. Some applications may be running in the background and consuming power.
Windows Update:
- Make sure your Windows 11 operating system is up to date. Microsoft regularly releases updates that may include improvements to power management.
Display Settings:
- Lower the screen brightness when you're on battery power. Bright screens consume a significant amount of energy.
Battery Health:
- Check the battery health using the built-in Windows battery report. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type: powercfg /batteryreport. This report will provide information about your battery's health and usage.
Battery Calibration:
- Occasionally, calibrating the battery can help improve its accuracy in reporting remaining charge. You can do this by letting the battery fully discharge and then charging it back to 100%.
Check for Malware:
- Run a malware scan to ensure that your laptop is not infected. Malware can sometimes cause excessive CPU usage, leading to increased power consumption.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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