Battery Recycling Harms Third World Countries–what To Do?
We cart our car batteries off for recycling, thinking we protect the environment. Not so– not on a world-wide basis. To avoid stringent regulations in the U.S., used car batteries are processed abroad– some 70 million or so a year. Plants in such countries as Mexico, Venezuela, South Korea, China, South Africa, India Continue reading battery – Battery Recycling Harms Third World Countries–what To Do?
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8 Reasons Why Your Cell Phone Battery Might Be Dying
‘My battery keeps getting low when I need it…’ ‘But I recharged it just this morning…’ ‘What’s the heck’s wrong with this battery…?’ ‘It’s just a year old… How can it fail?’
We normally complain about it, and most of the time we decide it is the manufacturer´s fault.
Fact is, cell phone technology has grown rapidly over the Continue reading battery – 8 Reasons Why Your Cell Phone Battery Might Be Dying
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Most of laptop user leave the battery in laptop since they get begin to use laptop. They do not care the charge-discharge not to mention the battery life which is count by charge cycle.
You need to charge battery to 100% or drain it to shutdown automatically during the process of using laptop. It is says, charging the battery to 20% and keeping it on 98% are the best way.
If you find out your battery Continue reading battery – Charge Your Laptop Battery Properly
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A lot of people nowadays prefer to be in a mobile computing setup. Simply because communicating in such environment is easier and more convenient especially for busy people. For this reason, a lot of mobile computing devices have been introduced in the market. And laptop or also known as notebook computer is one of these creations.
Though there are a lot of benefits of laptop to people, there are Continue reading battery – How to Make Laptop Battery Last Longer
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5 Ways To Prolong The Life Of Your Notebook/netbook Battery
For what good is a notebook or a netbook when its battery is crap? Forgive me for using that word but that is just the way it is.
The reason why notebook and, just recently, netbook computers were created is portability. Portability here does not only mean ease of carrying it around but also convenience in using it wherever you are, especially when there is nowhere to plug your notebook or netbook into.
Batteries are undoubtedly very important in a notebook or a netbook. Prolonging the battery life is, indeed, essential to its portability and, consequently, to its usefulness.
Most laptops nowadays have lithium-ion batteries and they allow for 500 cycles, more or less, depending on the capacity of the battery. One cycle consists of a charge/recharge and a discharge.
Eventually, batteries will die. A concrete example of this is the battery of my old notebook computer. On a full charge, it used to be able to run the notebook for several hours. Few months after, it started to give me only 30 minutes, then 10, and now that notebook computer cannot anymore be used unplugged. So much for portability, eh? I cannot anymore carry it around even though it is light because I would always have to look for a place with power sockets to plug it into.
Yes, it is a fact that the capacity of your notebook battery will diminish each day. However, there are ways of prolonging its life. Here are 5 ways:
1. Almost no one reads user’s manuals these days. Maybe you have to go against this trend and start reading the user’s manual included in your purchase of your notebook or netbook. It will tell you when to fully discharge your battery. I have read some manuals (no, it is not my hobby) stating that the user should let the battery fully discharge at least once a month or after several cycles – usually 30 cycles. This is necessary in calibrating the fuel gauge of your battery and in order to keep it accurate.
2. You do not need to always use or drain the battery until it is fully discharged. In fact, this will put more strain on the battery. Do it only as stated in the manual or once a month or after every 30 cycles, as the case may be. You should recharge the battery as soon as it alerts you that its batte
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3. If you intend to use your notebook computer plugged, you may remove the battery. As soon as the notebook computer is plugged into a power socket, the notebook is going to start recharging the battery if the battery is connected. This means the start of a new cycle. You can prolong a cycle by removing it when the computer will be plugged anyway, except when you will be charging the battery. However, if you are going to use your notebook as a desktop replacement – that is, you will be keeping it plugged for a longer period of time, say for several weeks or even months- you might as well store the battery in a cool, dry place at 40% level of charge. It was shown that it is at this level that the battery’s capacity will not diminish the most when on a prolonged storage. In case of a prolonged storage, it is advisable that the battery be kept inside a sealed plastic bag to protect it from dust and moisture.
4. When running the notebook or netbook on its battery, activate the power-saving mode. This will exert less strain on the battery. While we are on this, let me also remind you not to use too many programs at the same time when your computer is running on its battery to avoid exerting too much strain on its battery. Disable some programs, adjust the screen brightness, and disconnect external hardwares, if convenient.
5. Avoid overheating the battery. Heat affects the battery pack. Likewise, do not put your notebook or netbook under direct sunlight or in hot places.
These are but few of the things that you can do to prolong the life of your notebook’s or netbook’s battery. These are very simple tips to consider and follow but the reward is great. Surely, you do not want to shell out money to replace a battery that you have only been using for few months.
By: Adrian-M
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Every person who owns a laptop will definitely understand the requirement of laptop batter chargers. I would in fact comment that laptop chargers are the most important accessory among all your laptop kit. Be it during a travel or even to watch a movie, it is important to charge your laptop for non stop usage. Without a laptop charger, you will not be able to use the laptop for a longer time.
Laptop battery chargers help you get an exceeded performance of the original batteries. These chargers for laptops are manufactured by various brands with good quality. There are various brands and models of laptop chargers in the market. Laptop battery chargers are based on various factors like voltage, chemistry, amperage, capacity of the laptop battery chargers. It is important to get the right laptop battery chargers for your laptop to ensure right amount of power supply and compatibility.
There are quiet a lot of laptop battery charges in the market. Some of the famous or most popular chargers are laptop power charger for Presario 3000 series, Dell 20V adapter charger, HP battery chargers, Acer laptop chargers, Mac book pro AC adapter etc in various price ranges.
Laptop battery chargers are available in various brands and with various performances. You can also check for various offers given by various websites for laptop chargers. Some websites offer you additional warranty period and promise that the chargers are 100 percent branded and non defective. As a consumer you can get your laptop battery chargers replaced or repaired in case of any defects with in the first 90 days of purchase. You also get 1 years warranty. Along with these purchase benefits, the consumers also get a 30 days money back policy if the consumer is not satisfied with the functioning or any issue with the chargers.
Apart from the regular offers, some websites gives free shipping too. You can also get special discounts for selected brands chargers for your laptop. There are used chargers sold for laptops at a very cheap rate. My recommendation for you is not to go for these used chargers as they do not last for a long time. Li-Ion battery Chargers for your laptop will not suffer from memory defect. So, there is no necessity for you to charge the battery completely or drain them completely for effective usage on weekly basis. You must check for this kind of feasibility when you go for battery chargers for your laptop. If you are a person who travels quiet often, then this will of great help to you.
It is also important to clean the battery and the charger too for effective usage. By keeping them clean, you can ensure good connectivity without any blockage due to dirt accumulation. You may use cotton to clean your charger and the battery. The ratings for chargers are based on Volts and Mill amperes. Chargers for laptops must be selected with the most Mill amperes or mAh.
Laptop battery chargers help you get an exceeded performance of the original batteries. There are also available Laptop Universal Charger.
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How long can you leave a solar battery charger hooked up to your auto?
My car battery goes dead if I don’t start it every 2-3 days. I want to go.
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Is the battery revolution upon us? Based on all the broken promiseswe’ve seen of revolutionary advancements over the past decade, we’reguessing not, but.
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Has your car or motor cycle battery gone ‘flat’ and refused to start during a crisis like a school run or a meeting? Arguably the answer is yes! And just to make the situation worse roadside assistance more often than not takes a long time to get to you! All of us go through this sometime or the other, and finally results in general mayhem and disorder.
Car and motor cycle batteries are Continue reading battery – Why Choose A Smart Charger For Your Car/Cycle Battery by Alan Cooke
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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…
Nikon EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Nikon D40 and D40x …
Rechargeable lithium-ion batterySpare battery ensures uninterrupted power that Continue reading battery – Latest battery news – Nikon EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Nikon D40 and D40x …
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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
Apple Macbook Pro Battery Life | Notebook District
The first battery-powered laptop appeared in 1981, the Epson HX-20. Its capabilities were extremely limited, it had a 0.6MHz processor, Continue reading battery – Latest battery news – Apple Macbook Pro Battery Life | Notebook District
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