A laptop battery doesn’t last forever, it is a finite object that degrades after some time. When you use your laptop battery for a while, it starts to get weaker and cannot last very long unlike before. But normally, how long should a laptop battery last?
Okay, let’s find out.
Most Laptop Batteries can last between 2 to 4 Years, this depends how you manage your laptop battery.
A good laptop battery should last very long, again how long it lasts depends the way you use it. Using it anyhow may get it weaker faster.
What Makes a Battery Wear Out?
Every battery has a limit on how many times you can charge it or discharge it. This is called a charge cycle.
Most laptop batteries has about 300 to 500 charge cycles.
A charge cycle happens when you discharge your laptop battery from 100% – 0%. The more cycles you use, the weaker the battery becomes.
But if you keep an 80% to 20% rule, your battery tends to last very long.
How to Make Your Battery Last Longer
– Avoid letting your battery drain to 0% all the time. Try to charge your laptop when it gets to 20%.
– Do not keep it plugged in all day after the battery is full. Always unplug your laptop when it is full. The best practice is 80%.
– Keep your laptop in a cool and dry place because too much heat can spoil the battery.
If you take good care of your battery, it will last longer and your laptop will work better for many years!
