This article explains how to check the status and remaining battery charge of a Windows or Mac laptop. The Windows operating system can alert you when the computer's battery needs to be replaced and can provide a report. detailed using the PowerShell window. On a Mac, you can check the battery status using the "System Report" window.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Check the Battery Status on Windows
Step 1. Look at the battery icon
It is displayed on the taskbar in the lower right corner of the desktop, next to the system clock. By default in Windows, the taskbar is docked to the bottom of the screen. If there is a red "X" on the battery icon, it means there is a device malfunction.
Step 2. Click on the battery icon
A window will appear containing some additional information about the computer's battery status. The percentage of the remaining battery charge is displayed in the upper part of the window that appears. If the latter fails to function, you will be provided with additional information at the top of the window that appears. If necessary, Windows will let you know when it's time to replace the computer's battery.
Method 2 of 3: Generate a Detailed Battery Status Report in Windows
Step 1. Select the "Start" button
with the right mouse button.
It is located in the lower left corner of the desktop and features the Windows logo.
Step 2. Click on the Windows PowerShell entry
It is displayed in the center of the context menu that appeared. The Windows PowerShell window will appear.
Step 3. Enter the command powercfg / batteryreport
An HTML file will be generated containing a detailed report on the computer's battery status.
Step 4. Press the Enter key
The file will be generated and saved on the computer and can be viewed with any internet browser.
Step 5. Click on the HTML file to be able to review its contents
By default, the computer battery status report will be saved in the "C: / users \" account_name "\ battery report.html folder and can be opened using any of the internet browsers installed on the computer. you will find various information including battery type, usage history and total estimated capacity.
Method 3 of 3: Check the Battery Status on Mac
Step 1. Click on the "Apple" menu
It is located in the upper left corner of the Mac screen on the menu bar.
Step 2. Click on the About This Mac item
It is the first option in the "Apple" menu.
Step 3. Click the System Report button
It is located at the bottom of the "Overview" tab of the "About This Mac" window. A new window will appear containing various information about the entire system.
Step 4. Click on the Energy item
It is displayed within the "Hardware" section listed in the left pane of the window.
Step 5. Examine the condition of the battery
Inside the right pane of the window, in the "Battery condition information" section, all the detailed information regarding the current Mac battery status will be listed. Under "Condition" it may say "Normal", "To be replaced soon "," To be replaced now "or" Battery requires service ".
