How
Can I Maximize Laptop Battery Performance?
There are several steps you can take to insure that you
get maximum performance from your battery:
Breaking in New Batteries - new batteries
come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged
before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and
discharge your new battery two to four times to allow
it to reach its maximum rated capacity.
Preventing the Memory Effect - Keep
your battery healthy by fully charging and then fully
discharging it at least once every two to three weeks.
Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries, which do not
suffer from the memory effect.
Keep Your Batteries Clean - It's a good
idea to clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab
and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between
the battery and your portable device.
Exercise Your Battery - Do not leave
your battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend
using the battery at least once every two to three weeks.
If a battery has not been used for a long period of time,
perform the new battery break in procedure described above.
Battery Storage - If you don't plan
on using the battery for a month or more, we recommend
storing it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat
and metal objects. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries will
self-discharge during storage; remember to break them
in before use. Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries must be
kept at full charge during storage. This is usually achieved
by using special trickle chargers. If you do not have
a trickle charger, do not attempt to store SLA batteries
for more than three months.
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