I have just acquired a 18mth. old ThinkPad. The battery seems to be more or less ok at the moment. It last about two and a half hours.
I have heard many conflicting opinions about what one is supposed to do, and not do, to keep it in good health. What is the list-wisdom on the matter? These are some of the opinions I have heard. Always run on battery, until it is completely discharged. Always use mains power when available. If you use the battery discharging to say 50%, then always fully discharge before re-charging. Always discharge completely even if you've only used the 'puter for 5 minutes. Don't worry about all of this nonsense. What do folks do, if anything? -- Sincerely etc., Christopher Sawtell
