> I had a delve into the issue of lithium battery life when my G4 550MHz > battery went on the blink last autumn. > > You may find this interesting... > <http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm> > > Also, there's an applecare article on this, and it contradicts what's > been largely agreed on this list and what the above link says: > <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=10970> > > "Recharge Lithium-ion batteries when they become depleted. Although > they are not subject to the memory effect, it is suggested that you let > the battery drain fully before recharging." > > Sorry Apple, I think this suggestion is wrong.
I remember this was a hot topic about one year ago. The final message came from an engineer on the list. He supported what is on this batteryuniversity.com web page. If your laptop sits on your desk plugged in for most of the time, discharge your battery to _40%_ and stick it in the fridge. For lithium-ion batteries, this is the best way to preserve them when not in use. (mine is next to the vegetables right now, but in its own ziplock bag :) Ryan -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
