Extending Battery life R3-471

PeterLech

I am very happy with this new unit, running Windows 10. This replacement laptop will be used stationary in one room 95% of the tie. With my old laptop, I removed the battery unless we were traveling, and left it on the charger.

 

I know this is not good for the battery in the new laptop, so is there a way to disable the battery or somehow else prevent it from overcharging or shortening its life;to avoid the hassle of plugging it in daily to recharge, and catching it when it is fully charged.

KEHinWA

Lithium Ion batteries work best if recharged regularly and not run all the way down.  almost the opposite of NiCad and NMH batteries.    Long term storage is a 50%. 

 

The machine will turn off charging or trickle charge. But its good to pull it off the charger take it down to 50%  So really worst thing you can do is run it down all the way regulary. 

 

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/user-support/the-care-and-feeding-of-li-ion-batteries/