How to use the correct notebook battery?

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There are many questions that arise about how to use the right notebook batteries. I happened to find these questions on another site, there is little of my opinion may be useful.

1.       How long my battery  can survive?
Notebook battery will decrease with time if you use it or not. because the use of your battery begins to move when assembled. Elements within the battery will react, and sooner or later the battery is unable to supply sufficient power for your notebook. In addition, your battery is designed to last between 300-800 times the charge / recharge. And will gradually decrease its ability to supply power to the notebook.

In general, notebook battery will last between one to three years. You may be able to slow the decline in ability, but can not stop the process. Temperature, the manner and frequency of use of notebook batteries will affect the lifespan of the battery. You can slow this process with some care and maintenance.

 

2.     When connected to AC power, should be removed or inserted?
Battery who always attached (if overcharge) also participated in triggering overheating the notebook, which can cause damage to the motherboard. One indication is when used in long usage even without the battery, the notebook will quickly feel hot.

If still under warranty, take it to service center ask for repair. Usually if there are signs of damage, visible when we re-install via the optical drive (CD / DVD) instead of recovery via existing windows at the notebook factory default.

3.     Tips to extend the Battery Age
Calibrate the battery every 30 time charging to maintain the accuracy of the elements in the battery. Use your notebook until the battery runs out.

Here is the way, charge the battery fully, then turn off the laptop. (Only use the batteries only) turn the notebook back to safe mode and let it die with themselves. Better to do while not in use, this is to keep other components from damage.

Avoid repetition of regular wear out. Li-Ion the Battery less loss of storage capacity when it charged though not consumable.

Remove the battery and store in a cool and dry. Optimum charge level is 40% for long storage. Storing a battery with low power would cause permanent damage. Therefore, usually when you buy a new notebook, the battery has been filled about a quarter to a half.

If you want to keep the batteries in the refrigerator (refrigerator not freezer), use a sealed plastic bag to avoid moisture. Allow the battery to warm to room temperature before use.

4.     Can I install a battery of other brands even though it fit? And can I use a generic battery?

every laptop battery fitted microchip designed specifically to meet the required specifications of this notebook, and associated with an application that monitors battery usage. For example, certain applications on the notebook is programmed to provide a battery warning will expire at a certain level and the laptop shut down automatically at a certain level as well. If you are using a battery of other brands, may be, the setting is not appropriate. The program could suddenly ordered the notebook to turn off automatically, because the mismatch between the program and the micro chip inside the battery.

In addition, generic batteries are cheap, often made ​​with a ungood safety standards. In contrast batteries from leading brands use components that have been tested and passed the safety test. Therefore the price of the original batteries are usually expensive, because they have to use expensive components. Several incidents of generic batteries do not work in certain notebooks, because  applications in the notebook is already programmed to reject the generic battery to avoid dangerous battery consumption.

Indeed there are some people who do not have a problem with generic batteries. But you should consider whether it is appropriate to save a little money with the potential risk to be faced.

hopefully help.