2011-04-28

Extending Laptop Battery Life

ACER laptop batteries life can be extended by storing the batteries at a low temperature, as in a refrigerator or freezer, which slows the chemical reactions in the battery. Such storage can extend the life of alkaline batteries by about 5%, while the charge of rechargeable HP laptop batteries can be extended from a few days up to several months. To reach their maximum voltage,Dell laptop batteries must be returned to room temperature; discharging an alkaline battery at 250 mA at 0°C is only half as efficient as it is at 20°C.As a result, alkaline battery manufacturers like Duracell do not recommend refrigerating or freezing FUJITSU laptop batteries.