Li-Ion Battery (what is best for your battery????[and you]?)

coolVariable

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I should be getting my new Laptop Li-Ion battery tomorrow.
Since I want this one to last longer then my last one (which lasted only 1 year) I would like to know a few
tips and tricks to get the most out of this battery.

1. The first time I use it i should fully discharge and recharge it, right?
2. Is it better to leave the battery always in the Laptop (even when the laptop is connected to normal power)?
I often use the laptop at the office or at home where I usually have it plugged in.
I once heared that Li-Ion batteries only last about 500 charges. Is this true?
If yes, should I take the battery out when I have the laptop plugged in?
On the other hand my aptop battery somehow lost its capacity when i didn't use it for about 2 weeks ....
3. Should I try to always fully discharge and recharge it or is it okay to charge and use it as needed?

... any other tips?
 

coolVariable

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Oh come on ....
There are probably lots of people with Laptops on AT!
Don't tell you don't want to know what's best for your batteries (and you).
This goes probably for other batteries too!!!


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