Hp laptop battery charges and discharges quickly

crazycat2

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i have a 3 year HP laptop which is in really good state. Lately, it charges very quicklly and discharges [on batter usage] very quickly. whats going on? Any tips? Is my battery dead?

and why are is only ACER Listed in subcatagory?
 

Pyree

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Nevert mind Acer listed in subcategory. Can you download this:

http://openhardwaremonitor.org/

and get the numbers on battery. I suspect your battery is too old to hold any charge.