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Chad Mockensturm
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Chad Mockensturm
Systems and Network Engineer
Certified CompTia Network +, A +
Posted 30 January 2009 - 06:03 AM
The older laptops used NiCd (nickel cadmium) batteries, currently they are using Li-ion (Lithium-ion) batteries.
There is a urban myth associated with NiCd batteries that they need to be completely discharged or the will develop "memory effect" and will not fully recharge there after. Like most myths there is a kernel of truth, the effect is known as Voltage Depression, but this has no relation to completely discharging the battery, this effect is related to very slow charging techniques. The point is that the batteries do not need to be completely discharged before recharging, in fact it is detrimental to the battery.
The following is an excerpt from this article.
A lithium-ion battery provides 300-500 discharge/charge cycles. The battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full discharges should be avoided when possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or use a larger battery. There is no concern of memory when applying unscheduled charges.
Posted 30 January 2009 - 09:04 AM
Posted 30 January 2009 - 05:50 PM
Li-ion shouldn't have any memory effects that I know of. Other then It hates extreme temperature changes.
Posted 31 January 2009 - 01:23 AM
High charge levels and elevated temperatures hasten permanent capacity loss.
Edited by dc3, 31 January 2009 - 01:24 AM.
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Posted 31 January 2009 - 04:44 AM
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