How To Extend the Life of Your Laptop Battery
- Always remove the battery when connected to AC power –don't keep the battery on 24/7 charge.
- Only run programs that you need in the background.
- Use your laptop in a well-ventilated environment if possible. A cool environment replaces the function of the laptop fan.
- Unplug external tools like USB flash drives, web cams, and so forth.
- De-fragment regularly.
- Remove and store the battery when not in use for a long time. Ideally, the best way to store your Li-ion battery for a long time is get it up to 45% charge. Put it in a waterproof bag and store in a fridge.
- Clean up the laptop regularly to prevent dusty particles from sealing up the air vents.
- Do not use screen savers.
- Minimize power consumption using the power options built into your laptop software.
- It is advisable to completely discharge and recharge the battery every once in a while.
