It can be said that computers are now indispensable devices for many people to serve their work. Today, from office work to entertainment, from communication to studying, computers always play an extremely important role. Therefore, the issue of protecting and extending the life of computer batteries is of great concern to many people because it directly affects the computer.
This article will provide ways to protect and extend the life of your computer battery, to ensure your computer always operates stably and powerfully.
How to increase the life of your computer battery
Most laptops today use Li-ion batteries. Although these batteries can hold a full charge when new, they lose capacity over time. Proper care of your computer battery is important to maintain its longevity. Here are some ways to help you properly care for your computer battery.
1. Do not charge your computer overnight
People often think that occasionally charging the computer overnight will not have any effect on the computer. But you should only charge it overnight if your computer’s charger has an automatic shut-off feature when the battery reaches full capacity. Using a charger without an automatic shut-off feature may continuously supply power to the battery, potentially weakening the battery and reducing its lifespan.
Furthermore, frequent charging overnight (even with a charger that has an automatic shut-off feature) can cause the battery to wear out. Additionally, the charger may overheat and catch fire if the power supply is continuous. So unless necessary, it’s best to avoid charging your laptop overnight.
2. It is recommended to charge the computer in a ventilated area
Charging a laptop battery can generate heat, and if done in a hot, humid, closed environment, this heat can accumulate, leading to the battery overheating. This may adversely affect battery life.
Therefore, you should charge your laptop in a place that is open and has enough airflow to dissipate heat. You can also place it on a stand or tilt it slightly.
For example, leaving your laptop in a hot car in the summer, exposing it to direct sunlight, or running intense processes will cause your computer to fail quickly.
3. Maintain battery level between 20 and 80 %
Charging a computer to full capacity up to 100% is common to help it operate longer on a single charge. And many of us continue to use our computers even when the battery is below 10 percent or until it dies. In fact, these will shorten your computer’s battery life.
Most manufacturers recommend maintaining a charge level between 20 and 80 percent for optimal battery health. Therefore, you should maintain a battery level of 20 -80% for your computer, unless there is an urgent need.
4. Leave the battery threshold at 80%
Modern computers today are often equipped with smart charging features, which when activated will stop the charging process when the battery reaches 80% charge.
This feature will depend on the device you have. For Surface computers, you can adjust the battery threshold using the Surface app. As for Lenovo computers, use the Lenovo Vantage application to set the battery threshold. Or for Asus computers, you can use the MyAsus application; For MSI laptops, use MSI Dragon Center software to set the charging threshold. If your computer doesn’t have a dedicated application, like most Dell laptops, you may have to set the charging threshold directly from the BIOS.
5. Do not use another charger for your computer
Each computer line will have a different design to have its own appropriate charger. You should not use this device’s charger to plug into another device, because each different charger will have a different capacity and suit the requirements of the computer battery.
If you choose a low-wattage charger, the battery may not draw enough current, potentially slowing the charging process and affecting battery life. This can also cause the charger to heat up, potentially damaging the computer’s battery or causing a catastrophic fire. Additionally, using a third-party charger can also harm your computer.
Therefore, please use a genuine charger to ensure safety and increase the life of your device.
6. Limit computer use while charging
Using a computer while charging is generally considered safe because it draws power directly from the AC adapter and uses excess power to charge the battery. However, many people believe that using a laptop a lot while charging will lead to the device overheating. This excessive heat can affect battery life.
Therefore, you should limit using your laptop while charging if the computer feels hot. Also, it is not recommended to charge the computer while performing heavy tasks, this puts stress on the hardware and generates more heat.
7. Reduce battery consumption when necessary
Every battery type has a limited number of charge cycles before its performance and charging capacity degrades. Therefore, the more often you charge your battery, the sooner your computer battery will reach its maximum cycle threshold. To limit this, optimize your computer’s settings to minimize battery consumption. For example, keep the brightness low, turn off background applications, activate battery saving mode, avoid running unnecessary intensive programs, keep the laptop in a cool environment and increase the use of mode. plane.
8. Do not leave the computer while charging
Continuing to charge the computer when the battery is full is a common practice for many people who do not want their usage to be interrupted. While this is quite helpful, constantly keeping the battery at maximum capacity can be harmful to the device. Microsoft also advised not to always maintain the charge level at 100% and to use the smart charging feature.
The most optimal way for your computer is to charge it to the recommended level, then disconnect it and use it for your work. Only charge when the battery level drops to 20%.
Summary
Above are the most common ways to keep your computer battery healthy for a long time, avoiding damage and having to replace it. However, if you find that your computer’s battery life has decreased significantly on a single charge, it’s time for your computer battery to be replaced.
