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    Preserving battery life

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by The Streets, Dec 20, 2006.

  1. The Streets

    The Streets Notebook Consultant

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    My laptop tends to be on quite a lot. As such, it spent a lot of time over the years with the AC plugged in, charging. This killed the battery, to the point that it will now last less than 10 minutes on full charge, without a wall socket connection.

    I'm buying a new laptop next month, and would like to know what steps I can take towards preserving the batteries life this time round. I figure plugging in the AC until it's fully charged and then running without until near-empty and then charging to full again is the cycle that I should follow, but I'd like your advice nonetheless.

    Thanks.
     
    The Streets, Dec 20, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    (I hope this link works)...

    Read Chris's Battery Guide thread on tips about that...just having the battery shouldn't hurt it, though when they get old they show their age.
     
    Greg, Dec 20, 2006
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Li-Ion batteries will do that over time. The elements in the battery degrade slowly. Average lifespan is estimated to be between 1-3 years (although I have seen them last longer).

    Actually doing that will shorten the overall lifespan of your battery. As Greg mentioned, please read through the battery guide at the top of this forum for more detailed information.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 20, 2006
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  4. The Streets

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    Excellent, I'll give that a read when I get the machine. Thanks.
     
    The Streets, Dec 20, 2006
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