Battery - how to make it reach a good pensionable age

[Lizzie]

Have this puter since Feb '04. Just bought a new battery as the one I have doesn't last long and it generally just doesn't act healthy at the best of times.

Though i don't think i'll use the new one yet (had to get it shipped from California, Vaio don't stock them anymore), any hints, clues etc to make the new one last.



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[Twisted-Rizla]

Hi Lizzie

You might find this useful:smileyhappy:

[tonybeard]

Mmmm, in the very useful link Twisted provided it mentions to remove the battery when not in use (in the clean the terminals bit). I have strong doubts about removing the battery with the ac power on as the battery is about 90 pounds whereas the hard drive is 260 pounds with possibly unbacked up data on board. If there is a power cut and you have taken out the battery then the HD will crash and likely bugger it up wheras the battery will kick in and save the HD. I have two batteries and keep them both busy I would never take them out to preserve them. Another thing. Why is the original battery shipped with the vaio so mickey mouse and have a third of the battery life of the accessory battery supplied by Sony and yet it is Li-on as well????

[kee-lo_]

I have mine in the bay only when I'm using it, and charge it up every month.

Still going strong 2 years on (touches wood)

[Webster]

I have mine in the bay only when I'm using it, and charge it up every month.

Still going strong 2 years on (touches wood)

Kee-Lo, so if you're running on mains adapter - you remove the battery and just fit it when required?

I'm just curious as I run mine on mains for most of the time and was thinking of removing the battery to help try and preserve its lifespan etc, just fitting it when I need battery power and to charge it periodically.

[Lizzie]

I run mine on mains for most of the time and was thinking of removing the battery to help try and preserve its lifespan etc, just fitting it when I need battery power and to charge it periodically.

i reckon that is why mine didn't last that long because i was running off the mains most of the time. i think i'll keep the old one for when i run with the mains just as a backup in case their is a powercut or something and switch over to the new battery when i don't use the mains.

thanks for the link TR.

[kee-lo_]

As long as you keep it in a dry, not too hot place out of sunlight, dust and other elements you should be fine (mine goes in the notebook bag)

[Webster]

Sounds like a good plan Lizzie, i think I'll start taking mine out when running on mains, and use the battery when I'm in the garden or visiting my friends/clients.

Thanks for your help again Kee-Lo, much appreciated

[zina]

what about what tony bird said about power failure and the hard drive crashing?
is it possible?:smileyconfused:

[kee-lo_]

Yes it can be possible, specially if your local power station isn't the best.

No problem Webster