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    Properly caring for a battery?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Maximos, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. Maximos

    Maximos Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys. I was just wondering what is the best way to care for notebook batteries (Lithium-Ion)?

    I just keep my new laptop plugged in all the time. It rarely comes off of the wall. Is this good practice? Should I discharge it sometimes, or what?

    Thanks :)
     
    Maximos, Dec 11, 2007
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  2. SkeeteRX8

    SkeeteRX8 Notebook Deity

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    If you keep a battery plugged in after it is fully charged, it will overcharge and begin to lose capacity, giving you less battery life in the end....If you have fully charged your laptop, take out the battery and only put it in when it needs charging, to keep it lasting longer.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Dec 11, 2007
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Battery Guide. Read it.
     
    Lithus, Dec 11, 2007
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thread closed. Please post any further questions in the Battery guide.


    Thx
    Kdawgca
     
    Kdawgca, Dec 11, 2007
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