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01-01-2019 10:33 AM
I am looking for something to arrest battery charging before100% (for example at 80% or 60%), therefore the system gives message: "80% plugged in, not in charge". I know that software which have this function (battery life extension) can be found in Dell, ASUS, Sony PCs. Obviously, installing Battery Health Charging from Asus, or the one from Dell, on HP notebook can't be the solution (maybe for drivers or hardware incompatibility). It is annoyng to detach battery manually when reachs 80%. Thank you in advance
01-01-2019 12:01 PM
Interesting idea. I have never used it.
Thje decision whether install anything that is intended for other manufacturers is up to you.
Best to at least create a Restore Point before installing any software that can change Windows.
Restore Point - Create and (later) use:
- (How to) Create Restore Point
Stop all programs: Browsers, games, Applications, etc.
Control Panel > icon view > System > System Protection >
Click (Highlight) your main disk (C) > Select Create a Restore Point
Good Reference:
How to Do a System Restore of Windows 10
Delete Old Windows 10 System Restore Points to Free Up Disk Space
To use System Restore
Stop all programs: Browsers, games, Applications, etc.
Control Panel > icon view > System > System Protection > System Restore >
Check list for available, relevant Restore Points >
If desired, Check Show more restore points >
Highlight / Select Restore Point >
Click Scan for affected programs >
Next > Finish
Will a Restore Point protect you from software intended for a different brand? Unknown.
Commentary
In general, if you leave the AC power connected when you do not need to use the battery, the need for "charge cycles" is reduced. Reducing the number of times the battery must be charged might provide longer battery life.
A differing opinion - and additional information here:
Information / Tests
HP Community thread on the subject
Accepted Solution - Battery won't Charge or Battery won't Hold a Charge
Article that explains Smart Battery Technology
Battery use and care, how batteries perform over time, and expected battery life
How to: Understanding Lithium-Ion and Smart Battery Technology
Battery having trouble?
The battery might be OK and just need calibration (balance / set).
The steps to check / calibrate / replace the battery are included in this document:
HP Notebook PCs - HP Battery Alert Appears Before Windows Starts
And / Or
Testing and Calibrating the Battery (Windows 10)
Document includes information and link for using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (preferred method) and / or using the HP Support Assistant to test the battery.
Tips for extending / improving battery service
Microsoft - Battery saving tips
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