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    quick battery question y470

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zarraza, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. zarraza

    zarraza Notebook Consultant

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    hey, im always plugged in power outlet, so basically since day two, i took the battery out. i fully recharged it, and drained it few times, and then i fully charged it and put it in a safe place. is it a good idea to leave it fully charged, or should i drain it down and then put it away? or there is no difference?
     
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  2. roemer21

    roemer21 Notebook Geek

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    I would drain the battery down all the way and then store it. Either way, you're fine as the battery will lose life over time the next few weeks anyway.

    Store the battery in a cool if not cold place. Colder temperatures help the battery to have a little bit longer life when stored, but it won't make that much difference.

    If you can, drain it all the way.
     
    roemer21, Oct 31, 2011
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    Dragnoak Notebook Evangelist

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  4. zarraza

    zarraza Notebook Consultant

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    thanks a lot man for the info and tips, draining my battery now :)
     
    zarraza, Nov 6, 2011
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