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March 28th, 2025 02:44
Limit Battery charge level on Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1
Help please.
I’d really like to enable the option to plug in the laptop but have to battery charge level stop at 80%. I like this option to preserve battery health (and lifespan).
My old Dell laptop had this feature, but I’ve been unable to find it on my new Inspiron 14. I contacted Dell Support chat and they responded that they don’t think it has this feature. But maybe it will be added later.
Does anyone know if this feature exists? And if Dell does eventually decide to add it, how would I even find out about it?
Alternatively, is there is a third-party way to do this?
Thanks!
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Chino de Oro
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March 28th, 2025 03:23
You can download and installing MyDell application from here https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=kv41r&oscode=w2021&productcode=inspiron-14-7445-2-in-1-laptop
After installation, launch MyDell app and select charging mode Primarily AC. Review the option for customizing your battery here https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/mydell/mydell_3.0_ug/using-power?guid=guid-ac031d22-8a18-4150-8ff5-a9c8f6924b4b&lang=en-us
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March 28th, 2025 04:46
@Chino de Oro Thanks for your help. Unfortunately that didn't work. MyDell wouldn't install. The system stated I had the newer version of MyDell, called Dell Optimizer. And Dell Optimizer doesn't have the option to adjust charge levels. I even attempted to uninstall Optimizer and install MyDell but it wouldn't let me.
Chino de Oro
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March 28th, 2025 05:07
I did not know that Inspiron can support Dell Optimizer. Last time I check, it works with the following platforms:
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000128673/dell-optimizer-over-view-and-common-questions
Sethjc
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March 28th, 2025 18:53
The one Dell recommend I installed is called "Dell Optimizer Application" Dell lists nearly two dozen Inspiron models it supports:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=fw7km&oscode=w2021&productcode=inspiron-14-7445-2-in-1-laptop
Maybe its different than "Dell Optimizer" as it certainly doesn't seem to do much.
Chino de Oro
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March 28th, 2025 23:48
Am continuing to do research to assist you and I found the new Dell Optimizer 6.0 is going to replace older Optimizer as well as MyDell.
The new Dell Optimizer has option to extend the battery life and longevity of your computer with Intelligent Battery Extender and Dynamic Charge. Verify that you can update/upgrade to the latest Optimizer and review the link below for overview and common questions. I see that the interface has customizable option for Power & Battery.
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-ai/000273253/dell-optimizer-6-0-overview-and-common-questions
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226259/transition-to-the-new-dell-optimizer
Sethjc
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March 29th, 2025 00:17
Thanks for your help. I do appreciate it.
Yes, I'm running the latest version, Dell Optimizer Application 6.0.2.0. Release date
07 Jan 2025
When I run the app there is no option to adjust battery charge percentage.