Maximizing Battery Life

[ataraxia]

In the Thinkpad Power Manager -> Battery Information -> Battery Maintenance.

I've tried both Custom charge thresholds of Start charging below 30% (stop at 100%) and the optimize for battery lifespan settings.

I primarily keep the laptop on the advanced mini dock, and the battery meter stays at 100% no matter if I run the battery down or leave it. It seems that the settings have no effect.

How exactly does this setting work?

Thanks,

-Michael

[SHoTTa35]

well first of all, set the system to stop charging at 90% or maybe 95%, never 100%. And then you said you set it to start below 30% but even when you run it down and plug it in it still goes?

I'm guessig you have a T6x series since this is the forum for it but incase, the old T40 didn't have that option So for the T6x part of it, i'd uninstall it and then go install it again and see if they stick then.