Is there any ways that we can do to make the battery last longer?
By shaace
@shaace (105)
Singapore
April 3, 2011 3:51am CST
Hi All, Is there a way or anyway that we can do to make the battery last longer?
My laptop battery when the first time i use it will last 7-8 hours (without charge). After I have been using for 2+ years, it is now only last for 5-6 hours.
I heard that if you are using power plug. It is best to unplug the battery out. Is there a way to make battery last longer?
2 responses
@Bazerk (297)
• New Zealand
3 Apr 11
Hi,
That's pretty normal for two or more years. Batterys usually lose their life after a couple of years and don't last as long.
There are a number of things you can do when you purchase a new battery or laptop to prevent this from happening as fast. Make sure it's charged to full when you buy it, if it isn't - charge it to full capacity 'before' you use it.
The next tip is to run the battery down completely before charging it again a couple of times, don't ask me why this helps. It just does.
I'm not too sure about unplugging the battery whilst using the power plug, maybe it affects the battery, maybe not. Who knows.
Hope this helps :)
Sam
@shaace (105)
• Singapore
3 Apr 11
Hi Sam,
Thank you for the response.
I heard from someone before that after 2 years, you can put the battery in the freezer for several hours, take the battery out And use the battery when it is completely dry. They said it is almost like brand new battery.
Hm. I dare not to try this method.
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
5 Apr 11
I doubt it will make the battery near-new again, but freezing it can give it a little bit more life. It's certainly worth a try. Those batteries are actually quite toxic for the environment, so try to hang onto them until a better way of recharging them becomes available to you.
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
6 Apr 11
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