How long does it take your laptop battery to completely die?

And by die, I mean your laptop can only function if it is plugged into the charger.
I've had my laptop for 4 years, and today, it started telling me "Consider replacing your battery." I know I can buy a new battery online, but it still sucks that this is happening. I thought I've been good about not keeping it on the charger for too long.

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Teirdalin · 31-35

Hmm, if I recall the best way to make a battery last longer is to drain it down almost all the way every charge.

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

I have been doing that a lot lately. I plug in the charger when it gives me the low battery (10%) warning, then unplug as soon as I see it's done.

Teirdalin · 31-35

@hiddenkitty: Perhaps take the battery out when charged and save it for when actually using the laptop unplugged.

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

I'm sorry, I'm starting to feel tired and I don't understand your reply. Do you mean take the battery out of the laptop when my laptop is off?

Teirdalin · 31-35

@hiddenkitty: I mean't when it's fully charged and just sitting there with the charger cable in being used like a normal PC.

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

Try rewording it one more time, otherwise I'll have to re-read this tomorrow

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

I feel like you are describing what I've already been doing

Teirdalin · 31-35

@hiddenkitty: Apples, spaghetti, pasta, ramen, turnips.

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

'mkay

Teirdalin · 31-35

@hiddenkitty: Well I'm incredibly tired now that you mention it. Ever play D&D?

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

No I haven't played it. I think someone described it to me one time. Anyway, I just checked batteries online, and a new battery on Amazon is $20, so I'll probably order one tomorrow

Teirdalin · 31-35

@hiddenkitty: Make sure it's the right brand or it won't fit.

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

Yeah, It's the same brand, and I typed in the model of my laptop as well, and I see batteries sold that say they're compatible with my laptop. It's a Dell Inspiron, super common so I was able to find one pretty easily, even when mentioning the type of Inspiron