When should I calibrate my laptop battery?

The battery calibration process should be used when the working time away from a power socket has significantly decreased or when you notice that the laptop turns off even when the battery is at, for example, 20% charge level.

How do I calibrate my laptop battery manually?

Some laptops come with a utility that helps you automatically calibrate your battery. But in cases where there is none, here's how you calibrate your Windows laptop manually. 1. First, charge your battery up to 100 % and let it rest for two hours but leaving the laptop plugged in.

Can I calibrate my laptop battery if state of charge is available?

If State of Charge is available, you CAN calibrate the battery. The BIOS battery calibration utility cannot work with the generic batteries. When you run it, all that it will do is keep the laptop turned on until the battery is drained to zero then turn off the laptop.

Why is laptop battery calibration important?

Laptop battery calibration helps you get a more accurate estimate of how much battery power your laptop has left. So, that’s why battery calibration is necessary. Note: Laptop battery calibration can’t offer any help in extending your laptop’s battery life. Well, how to calibrate laptop battery?

Can a BIOS battery be calibrated?

The BIOS battery calibration utility cannot work with the generic batteries. When you run it, all that it will do is keep the laptop turned on until the battery is drained to zero then turn off the laptop. When you then charge the laptop and boot the system later, the diagnostics will just say the battery isn't calibrated.

How to calibrate a Windows laptop?

But in cases where there is none, here's how you calibrate your Windows laptop manually. 1. First, charge your battery up to 100 % and let it rest for two hours but leaving the laptop plugged in. This process makes sure the battery is cool while charging although you can still use it while charging. 2.