subject: Common Myths Specific To Laptop Battery [print this page] Every laptop user, regardless of the laptop brand or the model one owns, has a different story to tell or a different experience to share with others. Limitless myths about laptop batteries originate and circulate at ever y nook and corner of the globe. So, blindly associating with unconfirmed reports or myths on laptop batteries could do more harm than good.
Myth no. 1
A product that is put to day-to-day use technically follows the rule of wear and tear.' In a stark contrast to this, some people believe that laptop batteries retain its original capacity even after consistent use. Some says that removing the laptop battery while the laptop is charging (it is plugged into AC with the adapter) for a longer duration and then putting it back once in a month extends the life of the battery. However, technical experts have found this to be completely untrue and irrelevant because of the fact that if it is put to charge & discharge, its capacity begin to degrade in due course of time. The life of a laptop battery is determined by careful handling and the appropriate use of energy saving methods. Secondly or rest assured, battery conditioning do not affect lithium-ion batteries, the most widely-used component of laptop batteries nowadays.
Myth No.2
Thinking of buying laptop battery but confused with too many advices and suggestions online? It's your call. But, understanding the technical know-how' will save your effort of being carried over with no solutions in hand. Lithium or Ni Cad battery does not discharge completely? Is it a myth or truth? Incomplete discharge of laptop battery tends to recharge when connected into AC plug from the point it was last drained out. This leads to a common phenomenon called battery memory effect'.
Myth No.3
Complete discharge of battery strengthens the life of the battery' is a myth which does not hold much ground. Lithium batteries prefer partial rather than a full discharge however it is recommended that after every 30 charges it is advisable to discharge battery to its lowest potentials. Be it Asus Laptop Battery or Compaq Laptop Battery, adopting the right approach is the mantra for a long lasting battery life.
Myth No.4
According to technical experts, letting the laptop stay connected or plugged in to power output destroys the life of the laptop battery. And, it is best to avoid charging the battery unless power indicator shows energy drain of about 30%. If you are an Apple laptop battery owners Apple recommends running the equipment on the battery at least once per month.
The list of laptop battery myths' is endless and also widely circulated among users. Keeping a close watch on the correct usage guide and the product manual issued by original laptop battery manufacturers can help clear valuable doubts that are culpable of turning into myths.
