How to Recalibrate a Dell Laptop Battery
It is possible to recalibrate the battery on your Dell laptop and increase the length of time available to use the battery primarily. So before you go out a buy a new battery give the recalibration a try to save yourself the cost of a new battery.
The average replacement battery for a Dell laptop cost $50 to $75 depending on the cell count so recalibrating the battery can provide dramatic savings. Another helpful tip for battery care is to protect the battery from direct sunlight whenever possible. Even if you care for the battery correctly, it can still develop an issue that reduces the battery life.
- Plug your Dell laptop into the
power outlet via the AC power cord. Check that the battery is charging by clicking on the "Power indicator" and watch the progress to ensure the connection is charging. - Allow the battery to charge to
full capacity. Click on the AC power indicator to ensure the battery
is fully charged. - Click “Control panel” and then
select “Power options.” Change the settings to full power. - Unplug the laptop and use the
battery completely. You can run several programs at the same time to
decrease the time needed to use the entire battery. - Once the battery is completely
used and goes into sleep mode, plug the AC adapter in to the outlet. - Allow the battery to charge
completely. - When the battery is completely
charged adjust the settings on the battery back to power saving
mode.