Discharging All the Way<\/strong><\/p>\n Some people think that discharging a battery all the way will improve its performance and memory (more on that later). However, when it comes to lithium-ion laptop batteries, discharging it until it runs empty can do more harm than good. Discharging batteries to less than 3 percent capacity can seriously damage them, and shorten their existence. So, for those who use the battery all the time, don\u2019t wait until the laptop dies completely before plugging it in.<\/p>\n Regular Use<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s a saying that goes, “Use it or lose it” and the same can be said of laptop batteries. Many people that purchase laptops as desktop replacements keep it plugged it most of the time. They may think that keeping it plugged in to the\u00a0Dell Latitude D830\u00a0Laptop\u00a0 AC Adapter<\/a> will reduce the number of battery cycles. However, not using it at all can shorten the battery\u2019s life as well. While plugged into a power source, the batteries remain fully charged and are effectively waiting to be used. All this waiting can harm the battery and shorten its lifespan. Also, the added heat from the power source and overcharging are the two culprits that can cause laptop batteries to age faster. So, even for just a few minutes each day, try to unplug the laptop and use the battery, or risk losing its capacity.<\/p>\n Proper Storage 32 Degrees Fahrenheit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 94 Percent Charge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 77 Degrees Fahrenheit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 80 Percent Charge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 104 Degrees Fahrenheit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 65 Percent Charge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Extreme heat can also cause laptops to stop working. That\u2019s because special circuits inside the laptop batteries can detect heat, and when it reaches a certain temperature, these circuits immediately shut down the\u00a0Asus a32-x51 battery<\/span><\/a> to prevent fires and explosions. So, it\u2019s good to ensure that the laptop stays properly cooled by using and storing it only in cool areas. Extreme cold also affects the battery. Aside from draining the battery faster, cold weather can cause condensation inside the battery, which can cause permanent damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"asus-a42-u36-laptop-battery\"](\"http:\/\/www.aussiebatt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/asus-a42-u36-laptop-battery.jpg\")
<\/a>There is one exception to this rule; laptop batteries have an internal sensor that measures how much battery charge is left. Over time, this sensor can become unreliable, and will need to be recalibrated. To do this, fully discharge a battery and then charge it all the way once every 30 life cycles.<\/p>\n
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\nRemoving batteries when not in use is a good way to extend their life, such as when the AC adapter is used most of the time. This is a good way to reduce the heat produced by a laptop, and save some energy as well. The user, however, should use the battery every now and then to ensure it doesn\u2019t remain idle. Another time to remove the battery would be for extended periods of non-use, such as when the owner leaves for vacation and plans to leave the laptop at home. In such cases, don\u2019t leave the battery at full charge in the laptop. This can cause stress on the battery and shorten its life. Don\u2019t run it empty either, because this can cause it to weaken. Storing it in a cool, dry place, at about 40 percent charge should help to not only preserve the battery, but extend its life as well.<\/p>\n\n\n
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