Issue Description
Laptop batteries may drain quickly even with light usage.
Common Causes
- Background apps
- High screen brightness
- Outdated battery drivers
- Inefficient power plan
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Enable Battery Saver
- Open Settings → System → Power & battery
- Turn Battery saver ON
Step 2: Reduce Background Apps
- Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps
- Select app → Advanced options
- Set Background app permissions → Never
Step 3: Adjust Power Plan
- Open Control Panel → Power Options
- Select Balanced or Power saver
Step 4: Check Battery Health
- Open Command Prompt
- Run:
- powercfg /batteryreport
- Open the generated report
Explore Further
- Calibrate the battery
- Replace aging batteries
Prevention & Best Practices
Avoid full discharges and keep power settings optimized.