I'm new to laptop ownership. I have an HP E-350 DM1 netbook. Bought it last year, I love it. I haven't used it all that much, a couple of times a month if that.
Now however, the battery meter, while being fully charged will read only 4 hrs of charge time. However, I know the battery gives me 9.5 hrs of charge.
QUESTION: If the meter isn't reading the right amt of time left, will the computer shut off after 4 hrs?? I don't know if the computer's batter meter regulates input of power, or if the meter is off, it won't matter.
How do I get it back to working properly. I've taken the battery out, and that worked for a bit, but a few weeks later, the battery meter is off again.
Now however, the battery meter, while being fully charged will read only 4 hrs of charge time. However, I know the battery gives me 9.5 hrs of charge.
QUESTION: If the meter isn't reading the right amt of time left, will the computer shut off after 4 hrs?? I don't know if the computer's batter meter regulates input of power, or if the meter is off, it won't matter.
How do I get it back to working properly. I've taken the battery out, and that worked for a bit, but a few weeks later, the battery meter is off again.