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07-09-2022 06:06 AM
hello i have a question is it recommended to plug in while gaming even tho my battery is at like 70% and unplug after gaming
07-09-2022 07:36 AM
If you play intensively, you should always have the power supply connected if possible. Of course, this is not possible when you are on the road ...
General recommendation and solution
(1) Update your BIOS version
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (AMD Processors) | F.21 Rev.A | 11.9 MB | Mar 30, 2022 | Download |
Why should you install the update ?
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4123786-2338478-16
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Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. It can also help resolve the following issues:
- An available BIOS update resolves a specific issue or improves computer performance.
- The current BIOS does not support a hardware component or a Windows upgrade.
- HP Support recommends installing a specific BIOS update.
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(2) Enter BIOS and activate Maximize my battery health: Use this setting if the computer stays plugged in to the power adapter most of the time. This setting maximizes battery health by lowering the maximum battery charge level to 80%. The ability to store additional charge in a battery becomes less efficient after 80% and can add additional stress to the battery over time.
The "Maximize My Battery Health" setting limits the maximum state-of-charge on the notebook battery to 80%, which has been proven to optimize battery health and helps mitigate battery swelling due to high state-of-charge.
Information:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4449597-3519507-16