aspire m5-583p battery really sucks! getting horrible battery life.

vividblu2020

so hey, I'm actually having to charge the computer about two times a day. IM just using it to browse, and download things. My mom uses it too. She just browses everywhere. I have the brightness all the way up. But does that actually make a difference? I have the battery plan on "balance" I don't really have anything booting up. like any programs. i usually run two or three major apps at the time, and basic multi-tasking. Can someone give me Simi suggestions? The battery is suppose to get around 5 and half or 5 hours. And can I get a bigger battery? Like an extended battery? Again my model is aspire m5-583p6637.

Ryanrr

Your computer's battery life may vary depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched. The listed battery life is for individual battery packs tested with MobileMark 2007 in productivity test mode, and browsing websites via wireless connection. All batteries' maximum capacity will diminish with time and use.

 

Just because you do not have multiple programs running, I would check to see what programs that are running in the background. As far as putting the screen brightness to max, yes this can affect your battery life. The predefined power plans, i.e. performance, balanced, or power saver,  the brightness is actually turned down on the lesser power plans like balanced and power saver. This is because the brightness level can impact the battery life.

 

If I may ask, on a full charge how long does your battery last with your current day to day activies and settings?