laptop first charge

[dd1313]

Hi Guys

Is it true that a laptop first charge is !6 hrs

THanks
DD

 

[stricken]

depends on the battery, charging circuits, etc.

The important thing is to charge it full, and when you next use battery only to let it run down to about 10%, and then charge full again. This needs to happen about 3-4 times... then the battery reaches "full capacity"... Thereafter you may as well keep to this schedule.

Also make sure you do one of these charge cycles at least once a week. And try not let the battery go to 0%... between 0 and 10% causes microscopic cracks in the cathode over time.

 

[noxibox]

Hi Guys

Is it true that a laptop first charge is !6 hrs

How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries

 

[noxibox]

Hi Guys

Is it true that a laptop first charge is !6 hrs

The simple answer is no, you can plug it in and start using the laptop right away. It may be worthwhile to run it down occasionally to reset the capacity measurement, to keep it more accurate. But as a general rule with lithium batteries do not run them down. Rather top the charge up regularly.

 

[bubbatentoe]

It was true when laptops used NiCAD batteries.

 

[UnUnOctium]

Just like everything with li-ion and li-po batteries (inculding your phone), charge and use. Memory effects and "exercising" the battery is from the old ni-cd days.

 

[Archer]

New batteries -
Use whenever you like, no need for a x hour first time charge
Discharge to less than 10% once in a while, like once a month, even this is not absolutely required anymore
DO NOT fully discharge and fully charge daily unless you want your battery life to be halved within a few months

 

[Archer]

Sigh, does nobody listen?

Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics. They are one of the most popular types of rechargeable battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy densities, no memory effect,

Sauce

They also tend to come charged at roughly 70% since thats the best level for the to be stored at. Some AA rechargeables will come fully charged though

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

New batteries -
Use whenever you like, no need for a x hour first time charge
Discharge to less than 10% once in a while, like once a month, even this is not absolutely required anymore
DO NOT fully discharge and fully charge daily unless you want your battery life to be halved within a few months

Agree to a degree - often its the battery monitoring hardware that is out of sync as a result of charging.

Also check if your BIOS has a battery sync application, it does an optimal charge and then a complete discharge. Much safer.

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