| Many times you wonder why your replacement | | | | batteries at least once every two to three weeks. |
| laptop computer battery dies so quickly and if there | | | | Exercising a laptop computer battery means using |
| are any precautions you can take to avoid this | | | | the battery and not leaving it dormant for extended |
| problem. If you care for and maintain your batteries | | | | periods of time. If the laptop battery is not used for |
| properly, you can easily extend the lives of your | | | | extended periods of time it is highly recommended to |
| laptop computer replacement batteries. It can be | | | | exercise it in-between down times. This will prevent |
| frustrating when you purchase a replacement battery | | | | significant battery capacity loss. By following this |
| for your laptop and after a few months the battery | | | | simple step your laptop battery will be able to store |
| life has significantly declined. This is not what you | | | | more of a charge than if otherwise left alone. If you |
| want to happen. Below are some simple steps that | | | | do not use the laptop battery frequently then you |
| can be taken to ensure that your battery lasts for | | | | should exercise it before attempting to use it |
| its maximum potential. | | | | regularly. |
| If you constantly remove your replacement battery | | | | If you are using an AC Adapter to power your |
| from the laptop and store it away it can ultimately | | | | computer then it is advisable to remove the good |
| become soiled, and no longer functional at peak | | | | battery from your notebook and replace it with an |
| capabilities. To alleviate the problem of a soiled | | | | old, short run-time battery. This is a good practice as |
| battery, take a cotton swab and Isopropyl alcohol to | | | | the battery in the laptop will continuously be charged |
| rub down the laptop battery. When cleaning the | | | | and discharged rendering the battery life shorter than |
| metal connectors be sure to always use a dry cloth. | | | | ever expected. Excessive charging and recharging of |
| While cleaning the contacts you should use the | | | | batteries drastically shortens battery life. Thus, it is a |
| Isopropyl alcohol. This will properly clean your | | | | good idea to remove that brand new battery from |
| replacement laptop battery. Having clean contacts | | | | your laptop when it is being powered through the AC |
| helps maintain a good connection between your | | | | Adapter. |
| battery and notebook computer. The optimal place | | | | Utilizing your laptops power management features |
| to store your laptop battery is in a cool, dry place | | | | prior to use can extend the life of your battery. |
| that is away from excessive heat. Make it a point to | | | | Defragmenting your laptop is beneficial to your |
| keep the laptop battery away from any form of | | | | computers performance along with its battery life. |
| extreme heat. Heat is a batteries enemy, so avoiding | | | | Having a clean, defragmented notebook ensures that |
| heat is very advantageous to your batteries lifespan. | | | | the laptop will run in an efficient manner. Having a |
| Also make sure that the battery is not near any | | | | laptop computer run efficiently will increase the |
| metallic objects that can disrupt the batteries charge. | | | | batteries life span, by not draining it trying to reach |
| It is not uncommon for Lithium-Ion batteries to | | | | programs. All these simple tips can ensure that your |
| discharge after extended periods of being stored. | | | | replacement laptop computer battery will have an |
| It is a good idea to exercise any replacement laptop | | | | extended lifespan. |