Battery charging question.

[Anonymous]

I own an HP pavilion g7 and notice when I’m plugged in to charge my battery it no longer shows how long it will take to complete to a full charge. Can someone help me?

[zoey7886]

@Anonymous, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your battery charging question! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

It sounds like your HP Pavilion G7 is no longer displaying the estimated time remaining for a full charge. Here are some troubleshooting steps to try:

Check Windows Power Settings

• Right-click the battery icon in the taskbar and select Power Options.
• Click on Change plan settings next to your selected power plan.
• Click Change advanced power settings.
• Expand Battery and look for any settings related to battery time estimation.

Restart Your Laptop

• A simple restart can sometimes resolve minor display issues.

Update Battery Drivers

• Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
• Expand Batteries.
• Right-click Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery and select Update driver.
• Restart your laptop and check if the estimated time reappears.

Run Battery Troubleshooter

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
• Click Additional Troubleshooters (if available).
• Select Power and run the troubleshooter.

Check HP Support Assistant

• Open HP Support Assistant (or download it from HP website if you don’t have it).
• Go to the Battery and Performance section to see if any updates or diagnostics are available.

Reset the Battery

• Shut down your laptop.
• Unplug the charger and remove the battery (if it’s removable).
• Hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
• Reinsert the battery, plug in the charger, and power on.

Check for BIOS Update

• Go to HP official support website.
• Enter your laptop’s model and check for BIOS updates.
• Follow instructions carefully to update.

If none of these steps work, it could be a software limitation in newer Windows versions, or the battery itself may be wearing out. Let me know if you need further help! 😊  

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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