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‎07-05-2025 08:01 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

Hi, I have a HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11 and no matter what I try in the UEFI and Windows settings I am not able to disable Smart Charging. This leads to the situation that my notebook goes into some sort of standby which disconnects my VPN and throws me out of the company network even though my charger and docking station provides enough power. Great. I do not need Smart Charging. I do not want Smart Charging. I do not understand why there is no setting in the UEFI system that says "Enable Smart Charging" with a checkbox. I am trying to disable this crap for quite some time now. So long story short: I turned my notebook over today, opened the chassis and disconnected the battery. And would you look at that: It works! No more (Not so) Smart Charging!

 

Great Job HP, no seriously: Well done. This is my last HP, be sure of that.

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