Initially, I was hesitant to use it on the charger, but as the battery life continued to dwindle, it became necessary. Out of the box, my laptop could hold a charge for about five hours - but in six months, that was reduced to less than two. I didn't get that paper on time, resulting in a C+ after the late submission penalty.Īt the end of the day, my laptop's crappy battery was my own fault. With these adjustments, I was able to eke out 20 more minutes before my laptop shut off from the low battery. I started by dropping the brightness level down to barely visible and changing Windows' power levels to balanced. With no USB drive (and cloud storage not widely available back then), I was forced to complete my paper on my dying laptop. I frantically search my bag and to my dismay, I forgot my AC adapter. I had only been using my laptop for about an hour and a half, so I was surprised as to how quickly it needed to be recharged. About halfway into the research paper, I saw my battery percentage dip to 15 percent. How could it turn its back on me in my time of need?ĭuring my freshman year, I was working on a report for a group project due the next morning. It was my first PC and probably the most important thing I brought with me to my dorm - it was both how I completed my assignments and my primary source of entertainment. I was in college, and my 15-inch Sony Vaio laptop was my prized possession.

Does your phone charge when its off