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Patches - 7/14/2005 4:53 PM
I try to drain the battery completely and then charge completely to retain the battery life, but I'm no techie, don't know if it makes a difference.
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This is the most stressful use-model on a Lithium-Ion battery. Only with Nickel-based batteries should you completely discharge before recharging.
With Lithium-Ion you should recharge anytime it has had some discharge. If stored over a long period of time, it should be left connected to a charger. If a Lithium-Ion battery completely discharges (which it does over time) for an extended period, it will no longer hold a charge. With that all said, about once a month it is good to completely discharge then completely charge the battery in one cycle.
I've learned the most about battery life from reading various manufactuer's laptop instruction manuals.