Laptop lags when playing games (battery - replace 42)

[Nazgen]

Hi, i'm currently facing a problem where games are no longer playable as it lags so much (it's as if when you're playing games without plugging in). i ran the battery diagnostics and it shows that my battery might need a replacement. but i was just thinking could the problem be in my charger (power supply) as well? as maybe it's not giving enough wattage for my laptop to run on? 

[Jay_G24]

Hi @Nazgen,

I'd like to help!

Try the below suggestions-

Unplug the charge, Turn off the laptop and turn it back on after 30mins.

Reinstall Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery under device manager:

1) In the search box, type and open “Device Manager”.

2) Expand “Batteries”.

3) Right-click the "Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery" that is listed there.

4) Click on “Uninstall”.

5) At the prompt put a check in the box to remove the current driver

6) Shutdown the computer.

7) Remove the battery for a minute and then put it back in. (Skip this step if you have a non removable battery)

8 - When the computer comes back up it should automatically find the driver.

9) Go to Device Manager.

10) Expand Batteries.

11) Right-click the "Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery" that is listed there.

12) Click "Search automatically for updated driver software"

Do the same thing with Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller.

If the issue persists, run a battery and adapter test using the steps mentioned in this link: Click here

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[Nazgen]

Hey mate, thanks for your reply. but unfortunately doing all those steps didn't do anything. i've ran the diagnostic test and it says my battery is weak. do you know if there's any place i could go to to get my battery changed here in the UK?

[Jay_G24]

I'd suggest you contact HP in your region regarding the service options for your computer.

Follow the instructions below to reach them:

1) Click on this link - https://support.hp.com/us-en/contact-hp

2) Select your product type below.

3) Enter the serial of your device. 

4) Select the country from the drop-down. 

5) Select the chat or get phone number options based on your preferences. 

6)Fill the web-form and proceed further.

Hope this helps!