I have a HP Pavilion, but any answers would be helpful. I'm afraid mine is not holding the charge.
2006-09-29 05:14:54 · 10 answers · asked by stilettopanda 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
a battery's charge is measured by watt-hours
the watt hours are directly proportional to number of cells the battery is made up of
starting 4 cell (~ 32 watt-hours)
to the more popuar 6 cell (~ 54 watt-hours)
to 8 cell, 9 cell & the massive 12 or 16 cell
the average 6 cell holds charge for approx. 2 1/2 to 4 hours when new & running simple applications like spread sheets ...
batteries start deteriorating or derating beyond 1 1/2 yrs on average; a 4 cell may derate after only a years usage !
another 4 - 6 months of activity & derating is pretty steep
check above facts & lemme know if i can help further in matter
besides battery prices have crashed & select an appropriate one, not less than 6 cell
hope u'r system is not less than a year old ... then it's cause for worry
2006-09-29 06:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laptop should have an endurance of 2-3 hours when being used in a power saving mode. Alternatively if you mean the length of time before the battery charge depletes when the PC is turned off, that should be about 6-12 weeks. If the battery is not holding charge when turned off, the battery is shot. Get a cheaper replacement from eBay, but ensure it is the genuine HP article not a cheap chinese version that explodes.
2006-09-29 12:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon the state of the laptop. If it is turned off, then it is likely it's charge for two months.
If the power is on , then it depends upon the activity of the processor, hard disks and Optical drives.
If it is ON then it should hold the charge for about 2 and a half hours.
2006-09-29 12:34:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mouktik Sarkar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about everyone else, but with my HP, when i'm on the internet and everything, mine last about an hour. If i'm just iming people the it lasts about 2-3 hours.
2006-09-29 12:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lil D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine holds 3 and 1/2
2006-09-29 12:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by Xzibit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 hours
2006-09-29 12:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No longer than 2 hours, mine lasts about the same.
2006-09-29 12:24:52 · answer #7 · answered by chinaz777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 - 3 hours. mine sometimes does 2 and a half but all depends on programs/applications you are running
2006-09-29 12:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by dkm2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends, some batteries are made to last 2 hours, others are supposed to last 4 hours. depends on the kind you buy.
2006-09-29 12:22:40 · answer #9 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDS ON THE SIZE OF THE COMPUTER, USUALLY AROUND 2-3 HOURS.
2006-09-29 12:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋