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    I will not use my lapotop l502x for 6 months, what i have to do?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by koca12, Aug 4, 2011.

  1. koca12

    koca12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi i will have a trip for 6 months, and i will not use my lap for along.

    My quiestion is, any recomendations with my lap?

    I have to keep the charger full of low? The batterry in or out....?

    Thanks for anwer.
     
    koca12, Aug 4, 2011
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  2. synce

    synce Notebook Consultant

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    Hey isn't that the point of a laptop? lol I'd charge the battery and keep it stored in a cool place though
     
    synce, Aug 4, 2011
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    From what I've heard, you should charge the battery to 40% then remove it.
     
    edit1754, Aug 4, 2011
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    you should just sell it real talk.
     
    tvdang7, Aug 5, 2011
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    Has anyone actually put their battery in a refrigerator or known anyone who has? I don't think I could entrust Ziploc with a $150 battery lol
     
    synce, Aug 5, 2011
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    You should give it to me :)
     
    HCW, Aug 5, 2011
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    You don't really need to put it in the fridge just charge it to about halfway, remove it from your laptop and put in whichever area of your home generally stays the coolest.
     
    ohsohigh, Aug 6, 2011
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    Six months is quite a long time. I'm typing this on a Thinkpad T410s which I haven't used in about 3 weeks. When I last shut off, the battery was at 41%, when I powered on today it was at 17%. If your battery self-discharges and gets too low the cells could be damaged.

    I would charge the battery to full and then store it separately.
     
    jimbob83, Aug 6, 2011
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    It should be charged 40-60% and left in a cool, but not cold, dry place.
     
    seeker_moc, Aug 6, 2011
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