XPS 13 9343 battery optimization

I contact Dell technical support on a few occasions to inquire about the best way to optimize the battery for a longer life. As is true world of Dell Technical Support forum, I got several different answers.

I use my XPS all day. I want to know is how is the best way to use a laptop and not to reduce the life cycle of the battery.

  1. Can operate on the current all day?
  2. Can I recharge the battery every day and then use it on battery, until the power is low and then reload and return to battery

The AC adapter does not have to be connected 24/7, only during working hours.

Can anyone provide incite on what are the best practices for making the most of the battery (in terms of life expectancy).

I prefer to use ca all day like that I can increase the brightness of my screen.

The answers would be greatly appreciated.

Rob

YES, you can run that he permanently connected. This WILL NOT damage the battery, unlike what many say. The battery recharges only when you have to. If it is plugged in all the time, you have maximum time to use mobile all the time.

DO NOT load and then use it on battery every day. This will shorten the battery life. You get only so many refills on life expectancy of the battery.

DO NOT deep discharging the battery. Try not to go below 30-40% charge level. Deep discharges are damaging. Electric cars do not allow to drop below 35%, is therefore to maximize life. These batteries are guaranteed for 100,000 miles

I leave plugged in all the time I do not turn laptop, except when we went for more than 1-2 months and get 4 years or more than $25 third-party batteries life time. These batteries usually give me more useful than expensive factory battery life.

You must use BattStat to monitor the status of the battery and the load profile.

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