As a result, your battery may overheat and deplete faster than usual. Running too many high-intensity tasks on your Chromebook simultaneously can use a lot of CPU power. Keeping multiple browser tabs open at the same time will drain your battery faster. Press the Shift and Esc keys to launch the Task Manager and close all the unnecessary programs running in the background.
For instance, let’s say you just finished an online class, and you’re going to take a 15-minute break. If you let it run in the background, it will continue to use your battery.
If you no longer need an app or program, simply close it. Click on the time icon and use the slider to manually adjust the brightness level. Not only is this good for your eyes, but it also extends your battery life. However, when you’re working late, consider changing screen brightness. Brightness Settingsĭepending on your current lighting conditions, it may not be possible to reduce your Chromebook brightness settings. Then, when you go back online, your Google web apps will automatically update your cloud files with the latest changes that you made locally while offline. For example, you can use Google Docs, and Google Sheets in Offline mode. Wireless connections can eat up quite a lot of battery juice, so make sure to disable them if you don’t really need them.Īs a quick reminder, there are plenty of Google apps that you can use in Offline mode as well. Bluetooth and Wi-Fiĭisable all of your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections if you’re not actively using them. So, one way to extend your battery life is to disconnect your peripherals when you’re not using them. With multiple peripherals plugged in, expect the battery life to drop to eight hours and thirty minutes. For example, let’s say your laptop usually powers you for up to nine hours. If you’re on battery power, your peripherals can reduce your Chromebook’s battery life by up to 30 minutes. If you want to fix your Chromebook battery, you must first identify what’s draining it so fast.
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