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In situations where the battery on your Dell laptop does not hold a charge, or battery life seems short. Use the below instructions to perform a quick battery health status check in the BIOS.
- When you see the text "preparing to enter setup..." (upper right corner), that is when you can stop tapping F2.
- You should be in the BIOS menu shortly after that.
- Verify the battery health information as shown in the screenshot below.
- If needed, the battery can be replaced under warranty (if laptop is new enough)
OR
- A departmental purchase can be made through the Shop@UW+ Dell punchout.
Also see:
How to Check Battery Health Status on Dell Laptops
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000124397/how-to-check-battery-health-status-on-dell-laptops
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