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==Lithium-based batteries==
 
==Lithium-based batteries==
  
*store them at about 40% state-of-charge
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*store them at about 40% charged state
 
*never store them fully depleted/charged
 
*never store them fully depleted/charged
*keep them cool and dry
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*keep them cool and dry, deeply frozen is best as long as it is dry
 
*the battery lasts longer with partial rather than full discharges
 
*the battery lasts longer with partial rather than full discharges
 
*avoid charging if the battery is nearly full
 
*avoid charging if the battery is nearly full
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*never expose your laptop and/or battery to excessive heat (car parked in sun)

Revision as of 02:19, 29 September 2004

Infos on how to treat your battery properly and on what you can do to extend its lifetime.

Lithium-based batteries

  • store them at about 40% charged state
  • never store them fully depleted/charged
  • keep them cool and dry, deeply frozen is best as long as it is dry
  • the battery lasts longer with partial rather than full discharges
  • avoid charging if the battery is nearly full
  • never expose your laptop and/or battery to excessive heat (car parked in sun)