Battery drains directly from 100% to 94%

[Vegeta1]

I have hp victus 15 ryzen 5 5600h gtx 1650 laptop. Its been more than a year but now when i charge it to 100% its battery goes directly from 100% to 94%. So is this normal or is there some problem with the battery?

product number-fb0040ax

[Sneha_01]

HI @Vegeta1,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It’s not uncommon for laptop batteries to experience some degree of wear and reduced performance over time. However, a drop from 100% to 94% almost immediately after charging could indicate a few potential issues. Here are some steps to diagnose and address the problem:

1. Battery Calibration:

• Sometimes, the battery’s calibration can become inaccurate. To recalibrate:
  1. Charge your laptop to 100%.
  2. Use it until it completely drains and shuts down.
  3. Leave it off for a few hours, then charge it back to 100% without interruption.

2. Check Battery Health:

• Use Windows' built-in battery report:
  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
  2. Type powercfg /batteryreport and press Enter. This generates a report.
  3. The report will be saved in your user folder. Open it to check the health and performance of your battery.

3. Update Drivers and BIOS:

• Ensure your battery drivers and BIOS are up to date. Go to the HP Support website, enter your product number, and download the latest versions.

4. Power Settings:

• Check your power settings in Windows:
  • Go to Settings > System > Power & battery.
  • Make sure your settings are optimized for battery life.

5. Consider Usage Patterns:

• Running resource-intensive applications or settings (like high brightness) can affect battery performance. Monitor your usage habits.

6. Replace the Battery:

• If the battery health report shows significant wear or if the issue persists, it may be time to consider replacing the battery.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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