My laptop battery drains very quickly.

[Simone3947382]

My pc battery lasts about 1 hour. I don't think it's normal, it's been a while now and I don't have the warranty anymore, I did the battery test but it says it's OK, what can I do?

[Garp_senchau]

@Simone3947382, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

If your HP Pavilion 14-ce3034nl battery lasts only about an hour and the battery test results say it is OK, there are several steps you can take to improve its performance:

Check Power Options:

• Access power options and select a power plan designed to save power.
• Adjust settings for sleep, display, and brightness.

Update Drivers and BIOS:

• Ensure all drivers and the BIOS are up to date. Updates can improve power management.
• Visit the HP Support website to download the latest updates.

Reduce Background Processes:

• Limit the number of applications running in the background.
• Use the Task Manager to identify and close unnecessary processes.

Manage Startup Programs:

• Disable programs that start automatically with Windows.
• Open Task Manager, go to the Startup tab, and disable non-essential programs.

Adjust Display Settings:

• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn off unnecessary animations and visual effects.

Battery Saver Mode:

• Enable Battery Saver mode in Windows settings when running on battery.

Check for Battery Replacement:

• If your battery is old and degrades quickly despite showing 'OK' in tests, it might be worth considering a replacement.
• Look for compatible HP Pavilion batteries through the HP Parts Store.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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