12 Tips to Increase Laptop Battery Lifespan
Many times you wonder why your replacement laptop computer battery dies so quickly and if there are any precautions you can take to avoid this problem. If you care for and maintain your batteries properly, you can easily extend the lives of your laptop computer replacement batteries. It can be frustrating when you purchase a replacement battery for your laptop and after a few months the battery life has significantly declined. This is not what you want to happen. Below are some simple steps that can be taken to ensure that your battery lasts for its maximum potential.
Here is Some Tips which really helps to increase Battery Lifespan
- Decrease your laptop screen brightness….lowest level can save your battery power loss, so you can squeeze out some extra battery juice.
- Remove external devices Generally external USB devices like Pendrives, mouse, external hard-disk consume more powers, these devices are not crucial so shutdown those devices when your laptop in backup mode.
- Don’t use CD-DVD drives while your laptop is running from battery, because optical drives consume more power compare to hard disk.
- Defrag Harddisk regularly because after defragging your hard disk is more efficient in performance, so it consume less power.
- Use Hibernate mode If you want to take some rest don’t switch to standby mode, switch to hibernate mode so that it will actually save your PC’s state as it is, and completely shut itself down.
- Avoid Multitask Running several background programs consumes more battery power, if you are working with spreadsheet ,turnoff other application programs like mp3 players, word processors ,which is currently running in your taskbar
- Set power option as optimize Access power options of Windows in your control panel setup is so that your power management is optimized.
- Turnoff auto save options Generally in MS-Word and MS-Excel autosave option is enabled by default, it save the document at regular interval, this consumes more power, by disabling auto save option we can save small amount of power.
- Keep the battery contact clean If battery contacts are not clean it wont transfer power in efficient manner, so clean your battery terminals with alcohol once in a couple of month.
- Take care of battery Do not leave a charged battery dormant for a long time. Regular exercise is very necessary for long life of battery. If you are not want to use your laptop for more than 1 month disconnect your battery from laptop.
- Avoid high graphics while you are in backup mode don’t use high Graphic application or programs like Photoshop, AutoCAD, and Games. And also using your desktop theme as classic theme you can save power loss.
- Get More Efficient Laptops now days some manufacturer offering long life battery laptops, get it one.
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How To Install Laptop RAM Modules.
This guide was developed to instruct readers on the proper procedures for installing memory modules into a laptop computer. It includes step-by-step instructions for the physical installation of a memory module into those laptop systems that have an access panel to the memory modules. Not all laptops have this type of access. If yours does not, then it will probably require installation from an authorized technician.
For additional information about installing computer memory into your computer system, it is recommended that you read any user manuals that came with your computer for specific procedures that may be required. For more information for purchasing memory upgrades for a computer, please refer to the Before You Buy Memory upgrades article.
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Turn off the computer and remove all power cords from the computer system.
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Locate the panel used for access to the memory modules. This is generally located on the bottom of the laptop computer. Refer to your laptop instruction manuals for locating the panel.
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Remove any screws that the panel in place and place somewhere safe to prevent losing it.
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Remove the panel from the laptop and set aside.
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If replacing or upgrading an existing memory module, remove the memory modules by undoing and module clamps and gently lifting the edge of the module to a 45-degree angle and then pulling the module out of the slot.
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Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at a 45-degree angle.
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Once all the pins are in the slot, gently rotate the module down flat until the clamps lock into the module into place.
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Replace the memory access panel onto the laptop computer.
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Replace any screws or fasteners that hold the panel in place.
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Replace the power cord and power up your computer system.
Once the memory has been installed into the computer, the physical process is complete. When the computer is powered back up, it may be necessary to go into the computer BIOS to let the system properly detect the new RAM that has been installed in the computer. Please refer to the user manual for the computer system for any additional information.
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How To Clean Your Laptop’s Touchpad
Well, I suppose that everybody knows that laptops don’t come with that regular desktop computer mouse. Instead, laptops have pointing devices such as touchpads, pointing sticks or trackballs.
We will be speaking today about this laptops that have a touchpad as their pointing device and most of all, we will be speaking about how to clean the laptops’ touchpad. Cleaning your laptop touchpads improves the quality of the motion and response of the touchpad.
1. Once in a month you have to clean your laptop touchpad. This can be easily done with a damp cloth with a bit of 50% solution of isopropyl alcohol , Or you can use a small amount of ammonia-based window cleaner.
2.Always remember, not to push too hard when cleaning the surface of the touchpad since the laptop’s touchpad is a fragile device that may suffer injuries while cleaning it ,because it will be more difficult to change or repair it so pay bit of attention
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How To Install External Bluetooth Adapter Inside The Laptop
Here’s how I installed an external USB Bluetooth adapter INSIDE my laptop and made it internal. My laptop wasn’t Bluetooth ready, it didn’t have internal Bluetooth connector and antenna but I needed it in order to access the cell phone without running a cable.
My first option was using the external USB Bluetooth adapter as is but it wasn’t very convenient. I decided to find a way to install this adapter inside the laptop.
Before I started hacking my laptop, I installed Bluetooth software and tested if the new adapter works fine. As you see on the picture below, the Bluetooth icon in the SysTray is active and the cell phone is detected.
For this modification you’ll need:
1. Laptop disassembly experience. Here are service manuals for some laptops.
2. Soldering skills and tools as I mentioned in the power jack repair post.
3. Inexpensive USB Bluetooth 2.0 adapter. I spent less than $8 for that thing and you can find it even cheaper.
This is only for experienced technicians. If you have no experience you can (and most likely will) damage your laptop. Proceed on your own risk!
This guide should works for all laptop brands: Toshiba, Dell, HP/Compaq, IBM, Lenovo, Gateway, etc… as long as you have enough space to mount the Bluetooth module inside the laptop.
OK, here’s how I did it.
First of all, I disassembled my laptop and found a place where I can install the Bluetooth adapter. In my guide I’m using a Toshiba Satellite A105 laptop. I found enough empty space in the top right corner of the laptop.
My idea was simple. Disassemble the Bluetooth adapter, remove the Bluetooth module and solder it to one of the USB ports. I decided to use one of the USB ports located in the lower right corner.
NOTE: After this modification is done, you will not be able to use that particular USB port with any other USB device, it will not work because it’s dedicated to the Bluetooth module. But I think it’s not a big deal because most laptops have 3-4 USB ports.
I found some thin wires laying around.Make sure that wires are long enough for your project.
Now you’ll have to disassemble the adapter. I easily split the adapter case with a sharp knife and removed the Bluetooth module.
Unsolder the USB connector.
As you see on the picture below, the Bluetooth module easily fits into the empty place inside the laptop.
I soldered four wires to the Bluetooth module. I used terminals for the USB connector.
After that I soldered four wires to four contacts on the back of the USB connector. Be careful. Make sure all wires are connected correctly.
At the last step I installed the Bluetooth module into the place and routed wires from the module to the USB port. I had to reroute the wires a few times to make sure that I can install the top cover and it seats properly. I secured wires to the motherboard with electrical tape.
Finally, assembled the laptop and tested it. There is no on/off hardware switch for the Bluetooth module but I can turn it on and off through software.
The Bluetooth adapter has been installed INSIDE the laptop and works flawlessly!
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