How to Properly Use a Laptop Battery
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A laptop battery can last a few years if it is properly used and cared for from day one. A battery will not last if you don’t follow some easy directions that most manufacturers do not tell you. Before you place the battery in your laptop, you should know how to charge it, when to plug it in and when to unplug it. Taking these measures will help extend your dell inspiron 1545 battery life and it can last for two to three years.

When using a laptop as a desktop replacement the dell inspiron 1525 battery should not be left in for long periods of time. The laptop will over time discharge the battery. Remove the battery – making sure that it is charged to 40% and store it in a dry, warm place. Ensure that it is wrapped protectively and nothing will be dropped on it.

The battery should be re-installed every 3-4 weeks and allowed to fully discharge. Leaving a dell xps m1330 battery in storage for longer than this without using could cause the battery to fully discharge as the circuitry of the battery itself consumes power.

Keep the laptop on a hard surface when using it. Placing the laptop on your lap or on a bed can block the fan and vents, which could cause the laptop to overheat and the battery will need to work harder to try to cool the laptop.

Remove the dell xps m1530 battery from the laptop if you plan to have the AC plugged in and not use the laptop for portability. If you keep the battery in the laptop when it is always plugged into the AC, the battery will constantly be getting a tickling charge, which can reduce the battery life.

Remember that when you have removed the battery from a laptop while using with an electrical outlet – the automatic battery backup is no longer functional. Make sure to plug your laptop into an uninterrupted power source (UPS) not directly into an outlet or surge protector.

Don’t store a battery that is almost empty. Stored batteries continue losing energy, albeit at a much slower pace. If the stored dell inspiron 1520 battery is totally discharged, it could be destroyed.

Don’t store a fully charged battery. Fully charged batteries deteriorate faster than half-charged batteries. Most articles I’ve read recommended storing laptop batteries with a 40–60% charge.

Store the dell inspiron 1720 battery at a low temperature. I usually put it in the fridge. It keeps my battery fresh and crisp. Check out this table at Wikipedia. 0°C (32°F) seems to be the best storage temperature. I wouldn’t put the battery in the freezer even though Li-ion batteries only freeze at approximately −40°C.

Run the battery down to nothing before recharging. If you are using the laptop with the battery, allow the battery to fully discharge before recharging. This will help with the battery life. The laptop batteries don’t have a memory as the nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries do, but they do have a limited amount of times that they can be charged.

Store the dell laptop battery in a place that is not hot or cold. Extreme temperatures can reduce the battery’s ability to hold a full charge and reduce the battery life.

A lithium-ion battery provides 300-500 discharge/charge cycles. The battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full discharges should be avoided when possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or use a larger battery. There is no concern of memory when applying unscheduled charges.
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