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HP 15.6 inch Laptop PC 15-d5000 (4V9Y1AV)
Microsoft Windows 11

Hello, Im wondering how much battery drain it is supposed to be when my HP PC-15D5000 laptop is not used for several weeks . I normally shut down the computer (no sleep mode). 

 

Today its been about 3-4 weeks of non use at 70% state of charge, and today I tried to boot it, but the battery was entirely drained. This summer I didnt use the notebook for about 2 weeks at 60% state of charge and when I booted it, only 8% was remaining. 

 

The notebook have been purchased this June so its about 5 months old only. 

Computer is alway been in non use temperature of about 20C

I cant remove the battery on these model.

Is it preferable for these models to be always pluggued when not in use for an extended period of time?

 

I think it drain at an abnormal rate IMO...but maybe its because I do something wrong. I need some help on this.

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Hi:

 

Try turning off the fast startup option in the control panel in the power options menu.

 

How to Disable Fast Startup in Windows 10? – TheITBros

 

Even though you have shut down the PC, the fast startup option puts the notebook in sort of a hibernation state, which requires some battery power to retain the Windows settings.

 

So, that does cause a little more drain on the battery, but it shouldn't go down as much as you have indicated but the rate of discharge should be improved.

 

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