These reasons can damage your laptop battery

Whether it's for office work, online study, or entertainment, your laptop is your favorite companion. But one problem that plagues every user is its diminishing battery life. Sometimes, it seems like the laptop's battery drains in two or three hours, even though it was promised eight or ten hours of battery life at the time of purchase. Lithium-ion batteries naturally degrade over time, but sometimes our small habits further reduce battery life. Let's learn about some such mistakes that weaken the battery.

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Using on Soft Surfaces

Many people prefer to use their laptops on a bed, sofa, or blanket. This seems convenient, but in reality, it's detrimental to the battery. Soft surfaces block the laptop's airflow, causing the device to overheat. If the laptop's bottom or keyboard becomes so hot that your hands feel the heat, it means the battery is under pressure.

Solution: Always place the laptop on a hard, flat surface, such as a desk or table. If necessary, use a cooling pad.

Incorrect Charger or Overcharging

Sometimes we use cheap or different chargers, which can cause voltage fluctuations. Leaving the phone charging overnight also damages the battery. Leaving it at 100 percent charge for extended periods reduces battery capacity. Solution: Always use the original charger and avoid heavy work while the laptop is charging, as this increases heat.

Changes in General Habits

Some habits weaken the battery: Keeping the screen brightness high, keeping unnecessary apps open, or always keeping Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on also drain the battery faster. Don't do this.

Keeping the Laptop Connected to a Charger

The belief that keeping the laptop plugged in will protect the battery is a myth. Continuous charging disrupts the battery's natural charge-discharge cycle. Never keep a lithium-ion battery at 100 percent charge or completely empty. Don't charge above 80 percent. If you're storing your laptop for an extended period, don't leave the battery at 0 percent. Solution: Try to keep the battery between 20-80 percent. If there's an "Optimized Battery Charging" feature, enable it.