Monday, April 02, 2007
Should I Store My Laptop Battery in the Fridge/Refrigerator?
This may sound crazy, but it is logical. Modern laptop batteries, or Lithium Ion laptop batteries start deteriorating or losing charge from the time they leave the production line. There is nothing we can do about it, except reduce this process. Hence, the reason manufacturers supply the battery with very little charge.
Since, this reaction takes place continually, a fully charged laptop battery will lose its charge even when it is not in use. Exposure to extreme heat, like a laptop left in a hot car (not that it would last long in most cities), by a window under direct sunlight or next to a radiator would certainly increase this rate of discharge.
Cooler temperatures, slows down this process. A fridge/refrigerator is an ideal cool storage for a laptop battery. However, you will be doing so at your own risk. Manufacturers warranties would not extend to such storage practices, nor would they recommend it!!!
However, here are some precautions before you rush off to store your laptop battery next to the half-eaten takeaway from the weekend.
A word of warning, DO NOT STORE THE LAPTOP BATTERY IN THE FREEZER, this can be detrimental to the life of the laptop battery.
Since, this reaction takes place continually, a fully charged laptop battery will lose its charge even when it is not in use. Exposure to extreme heat, like a laptop left in a hot car (not that it would last long in most cities), by a window under direct sunlight or next to a radiator would certainly increase this rate of discharge.
Cooler temperatures, slows down this process. A fridge/refrigerator is an ideal cool storage for a laptop battery. However, you will be doing so at your own risk. Manufacturers warranties would not extend to such storage practices, nor would they recommend it!!!
However, here are some precautions before you rush off to store your laptop battery next to the half-eaten takeaway from the weekend.
- The battery should be securely wrapped and should be placed in an airtight container to protect it from condensation and moisture.
- Store the laptop battery when not in use for a very long period of time.
- Always allow the battery to reach room temperature before using it in a laptop.
A word of warning, DO NOT STORE THE LAPTOP BATTERY IN THE FREEZER, this can be detrimental to the life of the laptop battery.
Labels: fridge, laptop battery, refrigerator, self-discharge
