How to Calculate New Laptop Battery Life In Your Notebook

Recently several laptop users ask our laptop batteries experts about how to  get an estimate running time of how long the new laptop battery will powers the notebook PC when it’s not plugged into laptop AC adapter. The average run time for notebook batteries ranges from 2.5 hours to 7.0 hours, depending on the type of battery, laptop operating system and applications that are being run. For example, playing games or watching movie uses more battery power than using a typing or writing program. Knowing how long your battery can power the laptop before the laptop must be plugged in or have the battery charged is important. Today AussieBatt laptop battery experts share following steps to help us get an indication of how long a new laptop battery will last in your notebook:

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1) Think back to when your current laptop battery was brand new, how long did it used to last in minutes (approximately)?e.g. 60 minutes

2) Check the label of your current battery for the mAh rating

e.g. 1000 mAh

3) Divide the total minutes (Step 1) by the mAh rating of your current HP hstnn-c54c battery (Step 2).

e.g. 60/1000 = 0.06

4) Multiply the new number from Step 3 by the mAh rating of the battery you are thinking to purchase on Australia Reliable Battery Shop: AussieBatt.com to estimate the time the new HP 593554-001 notebook battery would last.

e.g. If the new battery you were looking at on our website was rated at 5200 mAh you would multiply 0.06 x 5200 = 312 minutes

Please keep in mind that above test only provides an estimate of how long the new battery will last. Several factors affect laptop battery life in our work and daily life, so the amount of time the battery lasts one day can slightly vary the next day.

Stylish laptop bag is powerful to fully charge your laptop battery

Phorce unveils one Stylish Laptop Bag Also Charges Your Notebook Battery, the included battery is powerful enough to fully charge your laptop computer or re-charge the iPhone 6 up to 14 times. The bag is also equipped with Bluetooth and an app that allows you to see how much battery power is remaining and how many times different types of mobile devices could be charged. Having Bluetooth also allows a connected smartphone to ping the bag if it gets left behind and quickly find it.

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We often having electronic devices die on you with no place to charge them in travel, the new smart laptop bag packed containing a battery combat this problem and allow the freedom to work from more locations on the go.

Phorce can transform between a backpack and briefcase with or without a shoulder strap and comes in red or black. It’s one of the more attractive looking power bags out there and is made with weather proof materials to keep the electronics safe. The “smart” bit is included in an iOS or Android app. The app simply tells you how much Toshiba pa3788u-1brs battery power is in the pack inside your bag as well as how much time is left before each connected device is fully charged. The app will also send you an alert if you’ve accidentally left your bag behind.

As great as it seems, including a battery in your laptop bag still presents a few issues. First, the device-charging smart laptop bag itself weighs 4.8-pounds which isn’t light, but also lets you leave your laptop battery charger at home. Second, it’s expensive. This bag comes in black and red and will be available for two separate prices, depending on if you’d like to charge your Mac or your PC. The Mac model will cost you $699 while the PC model will cost you $649 USD, it’s not a cheap trade-off to never be stranded with a dead laptop, smartphone, or tablet PC.

How to Repair a Panasonic EY9021 Power Tool Battery

Whether you own a Panasonic cordless drill, saw or other cordless power tools, all nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) Makita power tool battery packs can be repaired. Within each Panasonic EY503B cordless drill rechargeable battery pack, a number of smaller rechargeable batteries are linked together to obtain the proper voltage level. If even one of these batteries goes bad, the entire chain will not work and neither will your power tool. The Panasonic drill battery packs can be repaired with just simple tools.

Repair Ni-Mh Panasonic EY9021 Cordless Drill Battery Instructions

Open the Panasonic power tool battery pack with a screwdriver and locate the chain of nickel metal Hydride (Ni-mh) batteries to be repaired. Pull these cells out of the Panasonic drill battery casing.

Determine how the battery cells are placed in line. Using a pencil and paper, jot down the polarity of the line of batteries. Please note the pattern and how the cells fit into the casing for easier reassembly.

panasonic-ey9210-power-tool-batteryTest each individual Panasonic Ni-mh drill battery cell in the battery tester to determine which ones are bad. Mark the bad battery cells that will need replaced by brand new battery cells.

Purchase some the same sized Ni-mh replacement batteries. Only replace Ni-mh bateries with Ni-mh batteries. The type of batteries must remain the same throughout the Panasonic power tool battery chain.

De-solder the first “bad” Panasonic Ni-mh battery cell from the chain. Re-solder in the new Ni-mh battery for Panasonic cordless drill.

Repeat this process with the entire Panasonic Ni-mh Panasonic EY9106B power tool battery chain until completely restored. Replace the chain within the Panasonic tool  battery case.

Place the cordless tool on the drill battery charger overnight and it should be as good as new.

How to reduce laptop battery power consumption by using Battery Booster

Recently some Australia laptop users ask how to automatically reduce the laptop battery power consumption by using software. Today BattAussie notebook battery experts going discuss about the Battery Booster.

Quick Look of Battery Booster Features

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Battery Booster supports  Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 claimed by Subisoft.

Battery Booster is a  very small windows utility which is a powerful battery boosting tool and power management application.

Battery Booster minimizes the energy consumption by disabling unused hardwares and the services, programs and
features that are running in the background and not strictly necessary. They are stopped or turned off, which can reduce energy consumption considerably to extend the Hp presario cq62 battery life of your laptop.

How to Rebuild Panasonic EY9106 Power Tool Battery Packs

Australia reliable cordless drill batteries supplier: BattAussie strive to make your power tool battery purchases easy. Since we understand that finding the right batteries for your needs can be overwhelming and confusing at times, we offer educational articles and tips to help you conserve your drill batteries and understand common problems.

Panasonic EY9106 power tool batteries only last a few years, and they cost more to replace than the entire drill kit you bought in the first place. The specs on my packs state that you should get 250 charging cycles out of them. Today BattAussie power tool battery experts show you how to rebuild Rechargable Power Tool Battery Packs.

How to Open The Panasonic EY9106 Power Tool Battery Packs for Service

panasonic-drill-battery-cellsThere are some screws along the pack that allow it to be opened. Sometimes they are Star or Security head screw. If you can’t find a way to get a grip on them, get a Security bit set at Harbor Freight. Rub your fingers over the label to see if some of the screws are hidden underneath it.

On some cheaper import packs, they are glued together and have to be carefully cut apart. Don’t even think of trying this without a vise to securely hold the pack. Run a brand new razor blade along the seam until you can rock the pack apart.

How to Know Those Panasonic EY9106 Power Tool Battery Cells are Bad

Again, we are going to use the Volt Meter. Place one lead at the bottom and top of each cell. Cells that read 1.3V (remember this is with a fresh charge) are good. You do not have to separate any of the cells to test them. Cells that read 1.1V are going and any cell under 1V is bad. Some cells may be totally dead and not read anything. With a Sharpie, mark good cells with a “G” and put an “X” on bad cells.

test-power-tool-battery-cellsYou may think why bother replacing cells that are almost good, like the 1.1V ones. If you taking the time to do a quality repair, why would you want to repeat the same process in a few months when the cell finally goes? Do the job once, and do it right.

How to Get The Bad Power Tool Battery Cells Out

As you have probably noticed, the cells are spot welded together. I have never seen a pack where actual solder was used. Take a small, sharp wood chisel and push between the tab and the top of the battery. You may have to lift a little. Take your time on the first one; the rest will go like butter once you have the feel for it. Leave the tabs behind on the good batteries.

Put a piece of tape on the chisel to remind yourself to sharpen it before it goes back to the woodworking it was made for.

Iinstalling The New Power Tool Battery Cells

Using electrical tape, wrap the Panasonic EY9136 power tool battery cells tightly so they will stay in place while you solder. This will be the cells “final resting place”, so get the formation right, they have to fit back in the plastic housing. Remember these cells get warm in use, so use real UL listed tape, not masking tape or crap you got at the dollar store. Make sure you get the polarity right. All of the cells go together head to tail, positive to negative.

Use solder with a low wattage iron. Heat the tab AND the battery top so you get a good joint.

When you are done, check the contacts at the top of the drill battery pack to make sure you get the correct voltage. If you get some odd reading, you have soldered one of the batteries in backwards! Fix this right away. If your spouse or kids put the pack in the charger, it could explode or cause a fire.

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Reassemble The Power Tool Battery Packs

Make sure all the battery cells are wrapped together tight with electrical tape. They should not move or shift around. Screw everything back in place and test the contacts one more time for proper voltage.

If you had a pack that had to be cut apart to open it, use PVC cement to glue it back together.

Place the pack in the charger and charge it up. It may well be a good idea to keep an eye on it the first time; you can never be too safe.

Dell announced Chromebox Desktops and New Latitude Laptops

Dell unveils new laptops under its ‘Latitude’ series. The laptops announced by the firm are the Latitude 13 7000 2-in-1 detachable laptop; new models in the Latitude 3000 and 5000 series, and the Latitude 14 Rugged laptop.

While the Latitude 13 7000 series 2-in-1 detachable laptop will be available from mid-October this year starting $1,199 (roughly Rs. 72,200), the Latitude 3000 series laptops are already available in Asia starting $640 (roughly Rs. 38,600). Also, the firm has also mentioned the 12-inch Latitude 5000 series laptop will reach the US, Europe and Asian markets by September 25 starting $769. The availability and pricing details of the Latitude 14 Rugged laptop have not been disclosed as of now.

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Dell Latitude 13 7000 features a 13.3-inch FHD IPS display and is powered by an Intel Core M processor based on Broadwell architecture. The hybrid laptop can support up to 8GB of DDR3L 1600MHz SDRAM and includes an Intel HD graphics 5300 GPU for handling intense animations and graphics.

Apart from a 2-megapixel full-HD front-facing webcam, users can choose an optional 8-megapixel full-HD rear camera. The Latitude 13 7000 can also support up to 512GB of SSD storage. Some of the connectivity features included in the laptop are Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.0, optional LTE or 3G connectivity, and optional NFC. The Latitude 13 7000 measures 320×299.7×19.9mm, and has a starting weight of 1.6kg. A 30Wh Li-Po Dell latitude d640 battery powers the tablet, while the detachable keyboard includes an additional 20Wh Li-Po battery.

Dell Latitude 14 3000 Series will be arriving in two variants based on the processors. While the device with fourth-generation Intel processor will be arriving starting September 2014, the fifth-generation Intel processor variant will hit the markets starting January 2015, details of which can be seen here.

The Latitude 14 3000 Series features a 14-inch HD (768×1366) anti-glare WLED-backlit display. With support for up to 4GB of DDR3L 1600MHz SDRAM, the device’s graphics are taken care by Intel Integrated HD graphics 4400 or a dedicated Nvidia GeForce 830M GPU. A storage options include 500GB 7200rpm HDD or a 500GB 5400rpm hybrid drive (8GB cache). Besides an integrated 1-megapixel webcam, the Latitude 14 3000 Series also includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth connectivity. Measuring 342×245.9×22.2mm, the device weighs 1.9kg,  a 4-cell 58Wh Li-Ion Dell latitude e5520 battery backs the laptop.

Dell Latitude 15 3000 laptop shares the same specifications as the Latitude 14 3000 laptop except the screen size, hard drive options, dimensions and the weight. The laptop will also come in with a fifth-generation Intel processor variant starting January 2015, the details of which can be seen here.

Dell Latitude 14 Rugged laptop comes with a choice of Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit), Windows 7 Professional (64-bit); Windows 8.1 (64-bit); Windows 7 Professional (32-bit), and Linux Ubuntu 12.04 operating systems. Processor options that come with the laptop are fourth generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors.

With a support for up to 16GB of DDR3L 1600MHz RAM, the device also comes with the choice of Intel HD Graphics 4400 (i3/i5) or Intel HD Graphics 5000 (i7) GPU, apart from a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 720M (2GB DDR3).

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Dell Latitude 14 Rugged features a 14-inch HD resolution display. Also included are the storage variants for 128GB, 256GB or 512GB mobility solid state drives with an optional 500GB mSATA SED SSD or 1TB SSHD.

Besides an integrated full-HD webcam, the laptop features Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.0, optional LTE, and GPS connectivity options. The laptop comes in 6-cell (65Wh) or 9-cell (97Wh) lithium-ion battery variants with an optional 6-cell (58Wh) or 9-cell (87Wh) Li-ion batteries with 3-year warranty. The Latitude 14 Rugged laptop measures 347x243x44.4mm and weighs 2.95kgs.

According to Digital Trends website, the company has confirmed the laptop to feature a 12-inch screen and a 20 percent thinner profile than its previous 14-inch and 15-inch Latitude 5000 Series laptops. Also mentioned is a 4-cell laptop battery claimed to deliver a full day’s life. Dell also introduced its Chrome OS-running Chromebox and Chromebox for Meetings solutions for business organisations. While the Dell Chromebox is priced at $179 and will be available starting September 26, the Dell Chromebox for meetings comes at a price tag of $999 and will start shipping this week.

Wholesale HP Pavilion DV2000 Series Laptop AC Adapter Power Supply

BattAussie supply high quality & low price power adapters like AC adapter and car adapter. All our laptop AC adapters and laptop car chargers are pass stringent quality control tests that ensure our laptop power supply will work with your laptop.

When attached to the electrical outlet, Australia reliable batteries & adapters supplier: BattAussie’s laptop AC adapter powers your laptop and charges your notebook battery whether your laptop is on or off.

This HP Pavilion dv2000 Series Power Supply is specifically designed for Hp Pavilion dv2000 Series laptop computer. We offer a complete line of best Hp power adapters for almost all notebook computer models, our Hp Pavilion dv2000 Series Laptop Ac Adapters are guaranteed to meet or even exceed the original manufacturers specifications.

Replaces HP Compaq Part Number: 239427-001, 239427-003, 239427-001, 101898-001, 101880-001, 146594-001, 159224-001, 163444-001, 179725-003, A265, AC-C14, 285288-001, 285546-001, LPACQ3, PA-1651-02C, PP1006, PPP002D, PPP009L, PPP009H, P-0K065B13, 239427-001, 239427-003, 239704-001, 239705-001, 265602-001, 387661-001, 209126-001, 209124-001, 120765-001, 371790-001, 338136-001, 386315-002, N18152, 384019-001, 391172-001, ED494AA#ABA, 384019-001This item can fits Hp Compaq Business Notebook 6720S. If you are not sure of your choice, please type the part number and model number as special comment in our shipping form at the time of checkout. We will ship you the correct adapter based on your input. or you can email us your laptop models# or laptop battery part#.
Cheap HP Pavilion dv2000 Series Laptop AC Adapter 
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Input AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz (worldwide use)
Output Voltage: 19V
Output Current 4.74A
Operating Environment:
In Use
0°C ~ +40°C
Storage -40° C ~ +85° C
Relative Humidity 5% ~ 95%RH (non-condensing)
Safety Approvals UL, CUL, TUV, CE, CCC, GOST-R, B Mark, NOM, NEMKO, PSB, S-Mark, S+Mark, RCM
Connecter Size 4.8 * 1.7mm
Power 90W

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HP: 355291-999, 374791-001, 380467-001, 393954-001, 608421-001, 608421-002, 613149-003, 677770-003, 693715-001, ADP-65HB FC, PA-1650-02H, PPP009H, PPP009L, Spare 609936-001

 

This HP Pavilion dv2000 Series Laptop Ac Adapter can compatible with the following models

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    1. 1 X HP Pavilion dv2000 Series Laptop Ac Adapter
    2. 1 X HP Pavilion dv2000 Series Power Cord/Power Cable
      Free HP Pavilion dv2000 Series power cord – Long power cord enables you to reach more space with easiness.

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Note: We’ll send you the power cord with the corresponding wall plug according to your shipping address. For example, if your shipping address is in Australia, then the power cord will be with the AU standard wall plug. If you need the different plug used in your country, please contact us immediately after you have paid.

How To Choose HP Pavilion DV2000 Series Laptop Ac Adapter?

Follwing 3 steps help you choose a right AC adapter for HP Pavilion DV2000 Laptop Battery easily:

  1. OUTPUT VOLT: The output Volt marked on the HP Pavilion dv2000 Series Laptop Ac Adapter should be the same as your original adapter or not too higher than the original one, else maybe will burn your laptop.
  2. OUTPUT CURRENT: Please do not choose a HP Pavilion dv2000 Series Laptop Ac Adapter with lower output current than your original adapter. If your laptop always works with high load, you can chosse a ac adapter with the same output volt as original and higher output current. As the POWER = VOLT * CURRENT, this means you can choose a higher Laptop Ac Adapter, and the size of current is based on the current load of your laptop.
  3. Sure, we guarantee our replacement adapter work with your laptop or netbook if your adapter part number or laptop model number is included in our compatible list. Our laptop adapter has +/- 1 voltage allowance. For example, our 19V adapter automatically switches its output voltage to 18.5V, 19V, 19.5V, or 20V accordingly when it is plugged in. It will be no problem if the output current (A – Amperage) of your original adapter is smaller than ours. For example, our 90W HP Pavilion dv6000 Series AC Adapter (19V x 4.73A) can replace your genuine 65W (19V x 3.42A) or 75W (19V x 3.95A) adapter without any problems as long as they have same output voltage and connector tip.

How to keep Toshiba satellite pro a120 laptop battery from failing

Keeping Laptop Battery From Failing Tips

Laptop computers can operate for between one and six hours from a notebook battery charge. While getting the most life out of a lapotp battery between charges is important, so is having that battery last the longest possible time, without having to replace new battery.

1. Use a Cooling Pad

Laptop cooling pads provide a way of constantly cooling the computer and battery. These sit under the laptop and have internal fans to provide increased airflow. Please note that they are usually powered off of the laptop’s USB connection, so it can quickly drain the battery if the laptop is not connected to Toshiba PA3516E-1AC3 AC Adapter.

2. Avoid Propping the Laptop on a Pillow or Blanket

For people who travel with their laptop, this is the most common way of overheating the computer. While seated on the hotel bed working, they prop their laptop up with a pillow or blanket. This effectively cuts off air circulation to the cooling fan and causes the computer to run hotter. A simple solution is to put something hard and flat, like a notepad, as large as the computer is, under it to prop it up from the pillow or blanket.

3. Don’t let Toshiba laptop Overheat

Li-Ion laptop batteries are very sensitive to heat. One of the fastest ways to destroy them is by allowing them to overheat. This can happen from leaving a laptop in the car, storing it in a warm area, overcharging or not allowing good air circulation. A number of these suggestions deal directly with avoiding overheating.

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4. Avoid Deep Cycling the Laptop Battery

Deep cycling of notebook batteries refers to allowing the battery to drain almost all the way, before recharging it. There is a clear correlation between the number of deep cycles a battery experiences and its life expectancy. While there are times when this is necessary, it should be avoided when possible.

Ideally, the battery should be recharged when it gets down to 50% of charge capacity. Most laptops have a battery monitor in the Windows tool tray which lets the user keep track of the battery’s charge.

5. Don’t Overcharge the Toshiba Satellite Pro A120 Laptop Battery

Li-Ion batteries are very sensitive to overcharging. As long as the right charger for the laptop is used, this isn’t an issue. However, if a charger designed for Ni-Cad or Ni-Mh batteries is used, it can overcharge the battery. The same thing can happen if the battery charger used is too high a voltage.

If the battery is only charged to 80% of capacity, rather than to a full charge, it will last through more charge cycles. This requires more monitoring of the laptop than keeping it connected at all times, but does extend battery life. Of course, if the computer must be used for an extensive period of time, the battery should be fully charged.

6. Don’t Leave the Toshiba Satellite Laptop Battery Idle

The worst thing that can be done for any rechargeable battery is to allow it to sit idle. The worst of the worst is to sit idle without a charge. Batteries need to be charged and recharged regularly to stay healthy. At a minimum, a laptop should be used on battery power once every two weeks, then allowed to recharge.

7. Keep the Battery Contacts Clean

Dirty or corroded battery contacts reduce current flow, reducing the Toshiba PABAS213 Battery’s ability to recharge and also to discharge the power stored in it. Cleaning the contacts is a relatively simple maintenance function, which should be performed every six months.

To clean the contacts, the battery needs to be removed from the laptop. Most laptop batteries are snap-in units, which form part of the underside of the case. There is usually some sort of a slide lock to hold it in place. Moving the slide allows the battery to be removed.

Once removed, the battery contacts can be cleaned by rubbing them with a pencil eraser. Clean contacts should be slightly shiny and have an even copper or silver color. Any black on the contacts is corrosion which needs to be removed.

How to squeeze the most juice out of your laptop battery on Windows 8.1

Currently more and more Australia laptop users upgrade their Windows laptop OS to Windows 8.1, recent several users said they having battery life problems on your Windows 8.1 laptop. To help you squeeze the most juice out of your laptop battery on Windows 8.1 notebook, today BattAussie laptop battery experts share following 5 ways to improve your laptop battery life on Windows.

Tweak laptop computer power settings

Microsoft has bundled various power saving options inside of Windows 8.1. These settings can be accessed from the desktop by opening the Control Panel, selecting Hardware and Sound, and clicking on Power options. Here you can choose a power plan from Microsoft or you can create your own.

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You can tweak things like brightness, when the display will turn off, and when the computer will go to sleep, among other things. Clicking on the “Change advanced power settings” will open the door to even more customization options.

Turn off Bluetooth

Even if you don’t have a wireless mouse or speakers connected, having Bluetooth enabled will still draw power from your laptop’s battery. To disable the Bluetooth radio, go to Settings, click on the “PC and devices” option, and select Bluetooth.

Windows 8.1 software updates

Microsoft routinely issues patches and software updates to fix bugs and add new features to Windows. It’s always a good idea that you are on the latest version of Windows. Not only will these updates help keep your system more secure, but they can sometimes also improve your battery life.

To check for updates, go to the Charms menu by swiping from right to left on the screen or moving your mouse to the lower right corner of the screen. Then, click on Settings, select the “Change PC settings” option, followed by Updates and Recovery, and click the “Check for updates” box.

Dim laptop display

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The display on your laptop uses a ton of energy. When you disconnect the power cord, it’s best to dim the brightness down below half or to a level that is suitable for your eyes. This can be done by going to the Charms menu and select Settings. The brightness options are located above the keyboard icon and next to the volume menu.

If your laptop includes it, you should also disable the automatic brightness feature, and dim the keyboard backlight. To do this, go to Settings, click on the “Change PC settings” option, tap on PC and Devices, followed by Display, and turn off the “Adjust my screen brightness automatically” slider.

To dim the keyboard backlight, open the Charms menu, click on Search, type in “mobility,” and select Windows Mobility Center.

Disconnect any dongles

As is the case with Bluetooth, a USB-connected device (such as a flash drive) will also drain your battery. If you aren’t using the dongle or device, you should unplug it to prevent battery drain. If the power cord is unplugged, charging your smartphone or tablet via a USB port will also reduce your battery life.

How to get the most time out of a Dell d5318 laptop battery

 

Dell Inspiron 9300 packs advanced multimedia features and blazing performance for gaming and home or business applications. Power capacity provided by the thick battery pack of the Inspiron 9300 is at 80Wh. In comparison, the battery packs in the TravelMate 8100 and LifeBook E8020 are at 71.04Wh and 69.12Wh respectively. 

There are many hidden applications and features that attribute to a laptop battery losing power very quickly. To help you avoid notebook battery run out quickly, today BattAussie laptop battery experts show you how to get the most time out of your laptop battery. By following several simple steps, your Dell d5318 battery lasts longer without the use of a laptop charger, and you no longer have to bound yourself to the limits of the extension of your charging cord.

Lower Laptop Screen Brightness

Sometimes, you find that your screen is brighter than it needs to be, and when you lower it, it still emits enough light for you to see what is on the screen. Preserve yourlaptop battery life by lowering your brightness when in dark environments, indoors, and when using your computer for musical purposes. This way, the battery life lasts longer, and you are left with more time for usage.

Quit Apps

dell-inspiron-6000-laptop-batteryWhen using an application on your laptop, it remains open until you quit it. On many and most laptop computers, this means going to the application menu, and selecting “quit application” from the selections available. In many instances, users believe if they click on the “x” icon in the upper corner, it quits the application. This is not always the case. In most situations, this only temporarily closes the window for the application. If you do not properly close the program, it continues to run, wasting battery, until properly quit.

Disable Wi-Fi

This tip is handy when you are not surfing the Internet. If you find that your laptop is a bit low on battery, or if wish to preserve your battery because you are on a long car ride or airplane, it is best that you disable your Wi-Fi. When Wi-Fi is enabled and you are not connected to the Internet via wireless router, your computer is constantly searching for a connection. This wastes battery power, but you can solve this by disabling Wi-Fi abilities. Think ahead and completely disable Wi-Fi when on car rides, on an airplane, or in the middle of the ocean where there is absolutely no connection available.

Screensaver Timer

On almost all laptop computers, there is a setting in the system preferences that allows you to set a screensaver timer. This enables the screensaver to come on, sending the computer into a temporary state of sleep, while still keeping your progress with every application still open. Set the timer for 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes, and when your computer goes inactive for that period of time, meaning you do not type, scroll, or click on anything, your computer goes into screensaver mode. Here is a chart that shows the average operating time on popular laptop computers.

Laptop Name

Minutes of Operating Time (on Internet)

ASUS U30Jc 476 minutes
Acer 1810T 463 minutes
Toshiba A660D 324 minutes
MacBook Pro 13-inch 300 minutes
Gateway ID49C 216 minutes

Setting a timer for your screensaver is useful for situations in which you get up to use the bathroom, go on a quick snack break, or even get up to retrieve something else from a different room. This allows you to save as much of your laptop’s battery as possible as often as you can. Enable screensaver timer settings in your system preferences.

Avoid USB Connections

Whenever you plug something into your Dell inspiron 9400 laptop via USB, it drains the inspiron 9400 battery of your laptop computer even faster. For instance, when you plug your phone, camera, USB flash drive, or other electronic device into your computer to charge, you take battery life from your computer and transfer it into your electronic device through USB. Using USB connections draws life out of your computer battery twice as fast, and you should avoid doing so if possible. For example, wait until later to transfer pictures from your phone, or avoid using headphones for the time being.

Completely Shut Down Your Laptop Computer

At the end of the day, when you finish using your notebook and you close the screen, it does not completely power off. Although in a “state of sleep,” there are still applications and basic memory standards that remain running, and this wastes battery life. When you are completely done using your laptop computer, shut it down to ensure that when you turn it back on, you have the same amount of battery life as you did when you shut it down.