How Long Should I Charge My Laptop For?
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New Laptop Batteries
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For new laptop batteries, Computer Hope suggests letting the laptop charge fully for 24 hours, using the battery until it runs dry then charging it for another 24 hours. This will ensure your battery is capable of holding a full charge and can possibly even extend your battery's life. After this initial charge cycle, you simply charge it like a normal laptop.
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Older Laptop Batteries
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If your laptop is not new it will only require charging until the battery is full, according to Computer Hope. Operating systems frequently have a battery icon that tells you how much the battery is charged. Older computer batteries, such as nickel cadmium batteries, should always be charged to their full capacity to avoid losing some of the battery's power.
Bottom Line
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The answer depends entirely on your laptop model and the age of the battery. If it's a brand new battery, charge it for at least 24 hours. Otherwise, simply charge the battery until your OS indicates it's full, typically a couple of hours. You may also still leave the laptop plugged in and power it with AC power, and it won't hurt the battery.
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