How to extend the battery life of the laptop?

There are many precautions to take with the batteries of devices, especially laptops. They are electronic products that are heavily used, used daily for long hours, and the wear on their batteries is faster than other components. By taking some precautions, it is possible to extend their life a little longer. Discover here which ones:

1 - Do not let the PC discharge completely

The lifespan of a battery can significantly increase if you avoid full cycles, that is, discharging the battery to 0%. The ideal is to keep the charge level between 40% and 80%.

2 - Be careful with the temperature

When the laptop operates at high temperatures, the battery tends to swell, thus losing lifespan and properties. Keep your PC in a cool place, never in the sun, especially when using it for more demanding operations like gaming or multimedia editing. You can also opt for an aircooler stand that will keep your laptop cool and at the right temperature for its operation.

3 - Turn off the computer when it will not be used anymore

This is one of the most important steps and yet it is one of the least followed by users. Most people just close the laptop lid or leave it on "stand by". This small gesture is responsible for consuming a large part of the battery of the devices. You should turn off the PC whenever you are not going to use it for the next few hours.

4 - Calibrate the battery regularly

Currently, all batteries of electronic devices (laptops, smartphones, cameras, or any other device) are made with lithium. Laptops have between 3 and 12 cells.

The battery has an "internal meter" that indicates how much charge is available in each cell, calculates the average among them, and sends this information to the operating system so that the user is informed how much battery is still available.

With battery wear, the computer starts to do it incorrectly. To avoid this, it is recommended to calibrate the laptop battery to readjust the default values.

5 - Close the applications and programs

Many times we have applications or programs running in the background that consume the computer's battery without us realizing it. 

"And by the end of using these programs, we will be able to save a lot of battery. To do this, just search in the Windows bar for "Battery" and open the battery settings. There you will find which programs are running in the background, consuming your battery." 

Maria do Mar Souza

26/06/2021