Thursday, October 13, 2011

How to care for a Lithium Ion Battery


Inside your smartphone or hand-held gadget, is most likely a Lithium-Ion battery.  Over the years proper care of batteries has been muddle and this type of battery has unique care recommendations.  
  • Do not fully discharge the battery (it does not have memory issues.) 
  • Avoid charging the battery when it has reached a full charge.  
  • Re-charging frequently is ok, (avoid full discharges.)
  • As for all batteries avoid High Temperature sustained temperatures over 90 degrees will weaken the battery, and freezing is bad as well. 
  •  For long term storage, have about a 40% charge and store in a cool dry location. 

With proper care your Lithium-Ion, should perform well for many years.

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