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battery not holding charge

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sharonc

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Can someone help me?

I have a new battery for my XP laptop.

I have updated the Bios, uninstalled/reinstalled the ACPI items, optimized and still the battery won't hold a charge for longer than 30 minutes. This is the second new battery I have tried.
 
It is not surprising for a new battery to only hold about 30 mins charge. When you get a new battery it is very important that you follow the correct charging procedure. Fully charge the battery, then discharge it at least 2 times. After this you should be able to fully charge the battery. This procedure should also be followed every 3-6 months.

If you followed the procedure above then there is one of two problems, 1) Faulty Battery - Return for a replacement, 2) Faulty Charger - Return Laptop to be checked.

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Thank you. I'll try charging it and discharge.
 
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