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    Even More Battery Questions...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JediDurron, Jul 18, 2006.

  1. JediDurron

    JediDurron Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok I just got my E1505 in today and am excited to rip open the packaging and start using it. However, I searched on this forum for advice on how to prolong battery life and am left somewhat confused. I plan on using an AC adapter 95% of the time I use my laptop, so what should I do to preserve the battery life. I read on some of hte other threads that keeping the battery at 50% and then putting it in the fridge is the best way. So what do i do, put it in a ziploc bag and stick it in the fridge? And how often do I take it out and recharge it to 50% or do I drain it all the way to 0 and then charge back up to 50%. Thanks for the advice.
     
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    What people generally say i think is to charge it to about 40% and then store it.
     
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    JediDurron Notebook Enthusiast

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    so first how do you store it, and secondly does anyone have advice on how often i should take it out of storage and recharge it to 40%. Lastly i really want to open my laptop now but should i completely drain it and then charge it to 40% before storing or charge it completely and then drain it to 40%.