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    Just bought a laptop, what should I do with the battery?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by stanny1, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. stanny1

    stanny1 Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought a new Sony SR. The guy started it up at the store and the lithium 6 cell battery is half full, as indicated in Vista. It's been a while since I bought any new electronics. What should I do now? Use the laptop and battery completely falls flat? Or start charging right away without using it until its full? Or can I use it while charging it? Too many of these rumors of what to do first after buying something new is flooding my head. Thanks.
     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The usual recommendation is to fully charge the battery. Doesn't Sony include any quick start guide?

    What they probably mean is get it plugged into the mains so there's a reliable supply of power during the initial configuration.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 17, 2008
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  3. TeeJay 44

    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    Let the battery have an uninterupted first charge of at least 15 hours.

    Cheers,
    Theo
     
    TeeJay 44, Aug 17, 2008
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    yes because it needs to go through atleast 2 cycles full>empty>full - I usually leave it plugged in all day and night
     
    sonoritygenius, Aug 17, 2008
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    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wait, I'm confused... how does it go from full to emply if it's plugged in?
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    You are not the one who is confused. :)

    Full charge and discharge not a bad idea sort of get the blood flowing so to speak. But by no means critical. And getting that full charge while using is of no concern.
     
    powerpack, Aug 17, 2008
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