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## Power modes
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The micro:bit v2 <spanclass="v2">V2</span> board revision has a range of modes that enable us to conserve power, for example when the board is not being used or when it is powered by battery pack.
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The micro:bit v2 <spanclass="v2">V2</span> board revision has a range of modes that enable us to conserve power, for example when the board is not being used or when it is powered by a battery pack.
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**Awake** Board is fully operational. The nRF52 and KL27 will try and conserve power if they can. Power LED is lit.
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**Sleep** Put the nRF52 to sleep when instructed by CODAL. Wake when USB is connected, reset is pressed or instructed to by CODAL.
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On USB - Press and hold power/reset for 5 seconds to enter sleep. The micro:bit power LED will dim from bright red to off. It will then flash on/off, showing you that it is still connnected to the power source. Press power/reset to wake up.
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On USB - Press and hold power/reset for 5 seconds to enter sleep. The micro:bit power LED will dim from bright red to off. It will then flash on/off, showing you that it is still connected to the power source. Press power/reset to wake up.
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Removing the USB power cable and re-adding it will also wake the micro:bit
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Removing the USB power cable and re-connecting it will also wake the micro:bit
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**Power off** Power off the device. Triggered by pressing and holding the reset button.
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On battery - Press and hold power/reset for 5 seconds to power off the micro:bit. The micro:bit power LED will dim from bright red to off. It will then remain off until you press the power/reset to wake up.
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Inserting a USB power lead will also wake the device.
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Connecting a USB power cable will also wake the device.
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## LED display
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The LED display on the <spanclass="v2">V2</span> board revision is also brighter than previous revisions, so when using at full brightness you will notice faster battery rundown than an equivalent program on a <spanclass="v1">v1</span> board.
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See our tips on [prolonging battery life](https://support.microbit.org/en/support/solutions/articles/19000087231-prolonging-battery-life)
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The LED display on the <spanclass="v2">V2</span> board revision is also brighter than previous revisions, so when using at full brightness you will notice faster battery drain than an equivalent program on a <spanclass="v1">v1</span> board.
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See our tips on [prolonging battery life](https://support.microbit.org/en/support/solutions/articles/19000087231-prolonging-battery-life)
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