Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

To push start a car with a dead battery, insert the key and turn it to the “on” position. Press the clutch pedal and shift into second gear. Push the vehicle until it reaches 10–25 km/h (6.2–15.5 mph). Release the clutch to start the engine. This technique is useful in emergencies. Assess the terrain; a … Read more

To buy a new battery for your HP 15 laptop, go to the HP Parts Store. Input your laptop’s product number in the search bar. You can find genuine replacement batteries that fit your model. If you need local assistance, reach out to authorized retailers or battery repair services. Once you find the right battery, … Read more

To purchase an Interstate boat battery at Costco, go to your local Costco Tire & Battery Center. Choose the correct battery type, such as AGM or deep cycle. Remember, there is a refundable core charge of $10 at checkout to support recycling. Check local stock and use the “Find My Battery” button for help. Examine … Read more

To charge a Fujifilm NP-W126 battery, connect the charger to a power outlet. The charging indicator will light up. Insert the battery into the charger and charge for about 150 minutes. After charging, remove the battery. For convenience, you can also use a compatible USB charger. Always check device compatibility before use. Begin by connecting … Read more

Most automotive batteries have a date code stamped on the sticker. Check for the first two characters, which indicate the manufacture date. If it’s unclear, Google your battery manufacturer along with “battery date code” for help. Common brands like Interstate and AC Delco will have this information available on their websites. Once you identify the … Read more

To punch out an automotive battery date code, locate the stamped code on the battery’s top. The first letter represents the month, and the following numbers show the year. For clarity, consult the manufacturer’s website for decoding guidelines. Ensure accuracy when determining the battery’s age to guarantee reliable performance. To read these labels accurately, first, … Read more

To pull up a battery report, open the Command Prompt on your PC. Type powercfg /batteryreport and press Enter. This command creates an HTML battery report, stored in a specific folder. The file location will appear in the Command Prompt. Check that folder to find your battery report. The report will be saved by default … Read more

To see the battery percentage on your iPhone X, go to Settings and tap Battery. Turn on the Battery Percentage option. The percentage will show inside the battery icon on the status bar. You can also swipe down from the top-right corner to check it in the Control Center. Alternatively, you can enable the battery … Read more

To check your AirPods’ battery percentage, click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar. A dropdown will show connected devices. Find your AirPods in the list. Their battery levels will appear next to their name, indicating the battery percentage for both the AirPods and the charging case. For Mac users, checking the battery percentage is … Read more

To check your AirPods’ battery levels on your iPhone or iPad, add the Batteries widget. Swipe right on your home screen to open Today View. Scroll down and tap “Edit.” Locate the Batteries widget and tap the green “+” to add it. Tap “Done.” Your AirPods’ battery status will now show in Today View. If … Read more