subject: Performance degradation of the lead-acid battery [print this page] Performance degradation of the lead-acid battery
Lithium-ion Toshiba laptop batteries lose capacity through cell oxidation, a process that occurs naturally during use and aging. The typical life span of lithium-ion is 2-3 years under normal use. Cool storage a 40% charge minimizes aging. An aged lithium-ion cannot be restored with cycling. Lithium-ion is found in cell phones and mobile computing.
