Battery and charging
Battery life that falls short, charging limits, swollen cells, USB-C chargers and power settings: what is normal wear, what is a fault and what to do next.
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Is it bad to leave a laptop plugged in all the time?
Mostly no, with one caveat. Modern laptops stop charging at 100 percent and run from the adapter, so you will not overcharge the battery. But sitting full and...
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How long should a laptop battery last before it needs replacing?
A laptop battery is a wear item, and it is measured in charge cycles, not years. Many are rated for a few hundred to about a thousand cycles before capacity...
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