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02-02-2024 11:05 AM
Hi @omkakad01,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
Battery capacity can degrade over time due to various factors, and a 5% decrease in two months is not uncommon. However, there are a few things you can try to optimize and maintain your battery health.
Calibrate Your Battery:
- Allow your laptop's battery to drain completely until it shuts down.
- Charge it to 100% without interruption.
- This helps calibrate the battery and provides a more accurate reading of its capacity.
Check Power Settings:
- Make sure your power settings are configured to optimize battery life.
- Adjust the power plan settings to balance performance and power consumption.
Update Device Drivers:
- Ensure that your laptop's drivers are up to date, especially the battery and power management drivers.
Use Recommended Charger:
- Always use the charger provided by the laptop manufacturer.
- Using an incompatible charger might affect the battery's health.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures:
- Exposing your laptop to extreme temperatures (hot or cold) can affect battery health. Try to keep it in a moderate environment.
Reduce Background Processes:
- Limit the number of background processes and applications running, as they can contribute to higher power consumption.
Perform a Battery Report:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command: powercfg /batteryreport.
- This will generate a battery report that provides detailed information about your battery's health and usage.
Remember that some capacity loss over time is normal for lithium-ion batteries.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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