How can I force my laptop to run on direct power and only use the battery when unplugged?

[RPM9X9]

How can I force my laptop to run on direct power and only use the battery when unplugged?

Bypass Battery or control the battery charging...

[Raj_05]

Hi @RPM9X9,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To force your Victus by HP 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop to run on direct power and only use the battery when unplugged, you need to control the battery charging behavior. Here's how you can do it.

Using HP Power Manager (if available)

HP Power Manager allows you to manage battery charging settings. This feature might be available on your laptop.

Install HP Power Manager:

• Download and install the HP Power Manager software from the HP support website.

Configure Charging Settings:

• Open HP Power Manager.
• Look for battery charging settings. Options might include setting a threshold to stop charging at a certain percentage or switching to direct power mode when plugged in.

Using BIOS Settings

Some HP laptops have battery management settings in the BIOS.

Enter BIOS Setup:

• Restart your laptop and press Esc or F10 (or the key specific to your model) to enter the BIOS setup.

Configure Power Management:

• Navigate to the Power or Advanced tab.
• Look for battery charging options. Some BIOS versions allow you to set the battery charging threshold or disable charging while plugged in.
• Save changes and exit the BIOS.

Using Windows Power Options

While Windows does not directly allow you to bypass the battery, you can adjust settings to optimize battery usage.

Open Power Options:

• Right-click the battery icon in the taskbar and select "Power Options."

Change Plan Settings:

• Select your power plan and click on "Change plan settings."
• Click on "Change advanced power settings."

Adjust Settings:

• In the Power Options window, expand "Battery."
• Adjust settings such as "Plugged in" for critical battery level and low battery level to ensure the laptop doesn't over-rely on the battery when plugged in.

[Raj_05]

Using HP Battery Health Manager (if available)

HP Battery Health Manager is another tool that can help manage charging behavior.

Install HP Battery Health Manager:

• Download and install HP Battery Health Manager from the HP support website.

Configure Battery Health:

• Open HP Battery Health Manager.
• Set the charging threshold or enable direct power mode while plugged in.

By following these methods, you can manage your laptop’s battery usage more effectively, ensuring it runs on direct power when plugged in and uses the battery only when necessary.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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