It is a Toshiba
2006-10-15 11:16:15 · 10 answers · asked by Lynne W 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Heat is not good for the battery and causes it to go bad way sooner than you would think because it is always in the laptop and always being heated up, thus taking away from the life of the battery. (Even if you don't use the battery too often)
I have read that to get the best life from your laptop battery you should remove it whenever you are plugged in and not actually using it.
2006-10-15 11:26:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chris K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Batteries are consumable items and they have a limited life.
The life of the battery depends on a number of factors, including how you use the battery.
The life of the battery is charachterised by its ability to retain electrical charge. New batteries are very good at retaining electrical charge - therefore you can use them for a long time without having to recharge the battery.
Older batteries loose their ability to 'hold' charge and therefore you may need to replace them.
There are also a number of tips below that will help in you getting more 'life' out of you batteries.
* Keep the batteries warm, when you are using your laptop. In a cold environment the batteries may not be able to produce the power you require.
* If you are using NiCad batteries, fully discharge them and recharge them periodically.
* Keep the battery contacts clean.
* Remove the battery from the laptop and store it in a cool place when it is not in use for an extended amount of time.
Batteries generally last for about 400-700 recharge cycles, which is about 1-2 years. The answer to the question is buy a new battery. If you have had the battery for the less then 1 year and the Toshiba warranty is still valid then you could try contacting Toshiba to claim a new battery under warranty.
I hope that this answers you question, please vote for my answer if you found it useful.
2006-10-15 11:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by Sir Pete 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have been charging it too frequently. Many people think it's a good idea to keep the battery 'topped up'. In fact, the opposite is true. It is better to let the battery run as low as is safely possible. The same applies to mobile phones.
If, on the other hand you use it quite frequently, then two years is about right. In either case, it sounds like you need a new battery.
2006-10-15 11:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long have you ever had the computer? you in all probability desire a sparkling battery as they only have specific volume of existence. save it plugged in to the mains on an analogous time as utilising it so as that it could run off the mains somewhat than the battery yet save the battery related.
2016-12-13 08:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok.. before you get a new battery.. try this..
get a test 12v test light and connect it to the battery, use what you have to to make the contact.. leave it at least overnight preferably a couple of days... this should bring the cells down to equal..ie reset the battery..
the battery should be able to take a full charge... if its any good
gl
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2006-10-15 11:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by no-one special 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your battery. Next time configure energy utility. Don't put your laptop on your lap top. You are not allowing much room for air flow with your laps
2006-10-15 11:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by good-for-all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calibrate the battery
2006-10-15 11:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by dochsa.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had one of those and i had the same problem so i just got a new computer not a toshiba
2006-10-15 11:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you think of getting a new battery
2006-10-15 11:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you have to wind it up!
2006-10-15 11:25:32 · answer #10 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋