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    Does anyone actually store the Gateway battery in the fridge?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by mvpprecise, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. mvpprecise

    mvpprecise Notebook Guru

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    Page 86 of the 6860's reference manual states to charge it up to 40% then store in in the fridge (not freezeR).

    I alternate energy use between the laptop battery or AC adapter for the first few weeks, but I think I want to use the adapter now as things seems to run much more fluidly and I feel there's better performance when running Prey/Bioshock (the screen colors seem to look more vibrant on AC adapter)

    I am a bit confused about what exactly to do to extend the battery's lifespan. Do I use the battery a few times a week on partial discharge, then store it in the fridge while switching over to AC adapter?

    Or should I just leave it in the fridge altogether and use the AC adapter only?

    Thanks.
     
    mvpprecise, Jun 30, 2008
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    battery guide.
     
    Lithus, Jun 30, 2008
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    Thanks for the link! :)
     
    mvpprecise, Jun 30, 2008
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    thanks for this link here!

    this explains in detail what i was trying to get some others to see about the gateway battery and gaming while on battery.
     
    Johnksss, Jun 30, 2008
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