How to Check Battery Health Status on Dell Laptops | Dell US

BIOS information may differ between Dell computers, see the following figures for two different types of BIOS that may be applicable for your Dell computer.

NOTE: If the battery health is blank or unavailable, the battery may not be detected or there is a fatal error with the battery. Reseat the battery if necessary (laptop with removable battery only).

NOTE: The BIOS interface on your Dell laptop may vary. For help with getting into the BIOS, see the

The BIOS interface on your Dell laptop may vary. For help with getting into the BIOS, see the User Guide of your Dell laptop

Method 1

1. Turn on the computer and tap F2 key at the Dell logo screen.
2. On the left pane, under General, select Battery Information.
3. Verify the battery health information as illustrated (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Screenshot of battery health status in the BIOS.

Method 2

1. Power on the computer and tap F2 key at the Dell logo screen.
2. Select the Advanced tab.
3. Verify the battery health information as illustrated (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Animated screenshot of battery health status in BIOS.