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Battery check same as here for DV3 with Win7:
HP Battery Check Frequently Asked Questions for Notebooks Running Windows XP HP Pavilion Notebook PCs - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
Resetting the BIOS to optimal defaults will not affect anything other than changes you have previously made, or may not know you made. Read the instructions carefully in this tutorial: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS
You can also enter BIOS setup and look under Power settings for Battery settings. They may have changed from optimal which is why I suggest resetting BIOS to optimal defaults.