Laptop battery empties even though it is switched off - it could be because of it
If your laptop battery empties even though it is switched off, this can have fatal consequences: important presentations fall into the water and there is also no music for the garden party. With these simple tricks you can be sure that your battery will not discharge.
Is your laptop really turned off?
Windows operating system laptops have different settings to save energy. This allows your device to start up faster and retrieve the last session, for example - but the battery level suffers. So make sure your laptop really shuts down when you press the power button:
- Open the Control Panel in the Start menu. To do this, go to the Windows icon in the menu bar and select "Control Panel".
- Next click on the menu item "Hardware and Sound".
- Find the sub-heading "Power Options". Go to the sub-item "Change the power switch behavior".
- Now select the "Shutdown" setting for one or more actions.
More tips on saving battery power when the laptop is turned off
Follow these simple tips and your laptop will hardly discharge when it's turned off:
- Remove all USB cables from your device.
- Do not keep your laptop in a cold place. It is best to always use a padded laptop bag.
- If you want to be on the safe side, remove the battery completely. The next time you want to use your laptop, just put it back in - you can be sure that your battery will still be full.
Professionals can also venture into the BIOS to save energy. Read how this works in this article.