What Happens If a Notebook Battery Is Overcharged?

It isn’t possible to overcharge a laptop battery. . Having your computer fully charged and plugged in won’t overcharge or damage the battery. However, if your goal is to optimize the battery life of a laptop, keeping the battery consistent on the charger may not be the best idea.

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Most modern laptops use lithium-ion batteries, the same as in many smaller consumer devices like watches and flashlights. These batteries can be charged hundreds of times without affecting the HP 593554-001 notebook battery life. They feature an internal circuit that stops the charging process when the battery is fully charged. The circuit is necessary because without it the Li-ion battery could overheat and possibly burn as it charges. A lithium-ion battery shouldn’t get warm while it is in the charger. If it does, remove it. The battery may be defective.

Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

Older laptops use nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries. These batteries require more maintenance than lithium-ion batteries. NiCad and NiMH batteries must be fully discharged and then fully recharged once a month for optimal battery life. Leaving them plugged in after they are fully charged doesn’t affect the battery life appreciably.

Mac Notebook Batteries

Apple’s MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro come with non-replaceable lithium polymer batteries to provide maximum Apple a1278 laptop battery life in a compact space. To check the health of the battery, hold down the Option key while you click the battery icon in the menu bar. You’ll see one of the following status messages:

Saving Battery Life in Windows 10

The new Windows 10 Battery Saver kicks in automatically when the battery reaches 20 percent of battery life. Depending on your settings, the computer will lower the screen brightness at this time to preserve battery life. To find it, go to Settings > System > Battery Saver or right-click on your battery icon in the system tray.

Make changes to the Power Plan screen to preserve battery life. This is the screen where you set the number of minutes of inactivity that elapse before the laptop dims or powers down. Lower numbers reduce battery use. The Power Plan screen is located at Settings > System > Power & Sleep.

If you don’t need the internet for a while, turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections to save battery power. The easiest way to do this is to activate the Airplane Mode, located at Settings > Network & internet > Airplane Mode (or Flight mode). It’s also available from the Action Center window.

Tips for Maximizing Battery Life

Batteries last considerably longer when you maintain them according to industry best-practice guidelines:

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