Fix battery level on HP DV1000

Danny Kukawka danny.kukawka at web.de
Tue Jul 24 02:15:07 PDT 2007


On Dienstag, 24. Juli 2007, Rémi Cardona wrote:
> Danny Kukawka wrote:
> > This all sounds like:
> > 1) a brocken BIOS (may try a update [1])
> > 2) is this may a smart battery?
>
> 3) a broken smart battery
>
> I tried the bios update which specifically fixed battery issues but that
> didn't work. I think I just need to change my battery (it lasts less
> than an hour these days).
>
> I'll try Richard's new patch ASAP but maybe it's better to not display
> anything. I'll be soon buying a new battery and let you know if it's
> still needed.

Okay ... but could you post the output of:

'grep . /proc/acpi/battery/*/*'

while the battery is discharging/charging?

Danny




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