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Why Your Laptop Battery Is not Charging Above 80% & How to Fix
Try these solutions to get your laptop to fully charge
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Updated onNovember 8, 2024
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If you’re among those unable to charge their laptop battery above 80%, keep reading. We’ll explain how to fix it and why it happens.
How do I fix my laptop battery if not charging above 80%?
1. Disable the battery limiter
We used a Lenovo laptop, but most brands have a similar tool with a familiar UI.
2. Calibrate your battery
Recalibrating your laptop battery is easy, simply let the battery drain from its full capacity to nearly dead.
If your battery won’t charge further than 80%, try plugging it in for a couple of hours before allowing it to drain. Once it reaches a dangerously low percentage, plug it back in and charge it full.
3. Run power troubleshooter
4. Update the battery driver
5. Uninstall and re-install the battery driver
6. Replace the battery
If you’ve tried every solution and nothing has fixed your laptop battery, it may be a good indication that it needs to be replaced. This is most likely the case for older laptops or ones with detachable batteries.
Users can bring their laptops to a computer repair store or purchase one from the manufacturer’s website.
If you have a newer laptop that is still within its warranty, you can run a battery report to provide proof of an issue with your battery.
How do I change power modes in Windows 11?
You can choose between the best power efficiency, balanced, and performance power modes.
If you want to prioritize the life of your battery over performance, then change the power mode to the best power efficiency. Adjust the mode to the best performance to prioritize performance over the battery.
Why does my laptop battery stop charging at 80%?
We hope one of the above solutions helped you fix your laptop battery if it’s not charging above 80%. If you’re having difficulties with yourlaptop not charging after a Windows 10 update, we have a guide.
Let us know in the comments below which solution worked for you or if you have a different suggestion.
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Megan Moore
Megan is a Windows enthusiast and an avid writer. With an interest and fascination in all things tech, she enjoys staying up to date on exciting new developments in the computer and gaming world.
When not falling down a rabbit hole of tech news and information, she enjoys painting, watching movies, and taking her dramatic husky for long walks.
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