Battery Health Check – Dell Laptop

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: January 11, 2025

Battery Health Check - Dell Laptop
Battery Health Check – Dell Laptop

Step #1 Press the power ON button to switch on your computer.

Step #2 Press F12 again and again until setup appears.

Step #3 Select “BIOS Setup”.

Step #4 Select “General”, and then “Battery information”.

Step #5 Now, we can see battery health from 0 to 100 and it also shows charger’s watt.

Important information to know about percentage of battery health

  • 100% (Excellent Condition): The battery is in good health and holds its full charge.
  • 80-99% (Good): The battery is still functioning well, but it may have experienced some wear over time. It’s normal for the battery to degrade slightly as it ages.
  • 60-79% (Moderate): The battery is starting to show signs of wear and may not hold a full charge for as long as it used to. You might notice shorter usage times between charges.
  • 40-59% (Fair): The battery has significant wear. It will likely need to be charged more frequently, and its lifespan may be considerably reduced.
  • 20-39% (Poor): The battery health is low. It may not hold a charge for long, and it’s advisable to consider replacing the battery soon.
  • Below 20% (Critical): The battery is at the end of its lifespan. You may experience very short usage times, and it’s highly recommended to replace the battery.

Important information to know about laptop chargers

Model Power Output Connector Type Compatibility Voltage Amperage
Dell 45W AC Adapter 45W Barrel Connector (7.4mm x 5.0mm) Suitable for smaller Dell laptops, like the Inspiron series 19.5V 2.31A
Dell 65W AC Adapter 65W Barrel Connector (7.4mm x 5.0mm) Compatible with Inspiron, XPS, and Latitude models 19.5V 3.34A
Dell 90W AC Adapter 90W Barrel Connector (7.4mm x 5.0mm) Used for larger models like Inspiron, Latitude, and XPS 19.5V 4.62A
Dell 130W AC Adapter 130W Barrel Connector (7.4mm x 5.0mm) Common for larger, higher-power laptops like XPS, Latitude 19.5V 6.7A
Dell USB-C 65W Adapter 65W USB-C Used with newer Dell laptops that support USB-C charging (like XPS and Latitude series) 20V 3.25A
Dell USB-C 90W Adapter 90W USB-C Works with USB-C-enabled Dell laptops like XPS and Latitude 20V 4.5A
Dell 180W AC Adapter 180W Barrel Connector (7.4mm x 5.0mm) For powerful laptops such as the Precision series 19.5V 9.23A