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I just replaced my laptop battery with a new hp spare battery and I would like to know the proper battery care

 

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Welcome to the HP Support Community  @Anna162 

 

If you have a SMART AC adaptor then there is not much for you to do.

 

IMG_4901#2.jpg

 

If your DC jack has a center pin like this then it is a SMART adaptor.

 

The center pin is used by the laptop and the AC adaptor to communicate with each other.

 

It is used to regulate charging and discharging of the battery.

 

REO

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Welcome to the HP Support Community  @Anna162 

 

If you have a SMART AC adaptor then there is not much for you to do.

 

IMG_4901#2.jpg

 

If your DC jack has a center pin like this then it is a SMART adaptor.

 

The center pin is used by the laptop and the AC adaptor to communicate with each other.

 

It is used to regulate charging and discharging of the battery.

 

REO

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