Can a laptop battery suddenly die?
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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
This wikiHow teaches you how to restore some life to a laptop computer battery. While you can do a few things to boost your battery's lifespan, computer batteries must be replaced every 2 to 3 years for optimal performance. Also keep in mind that if your laptop has a lithium battery, freezing it or repeatedly discharging it completely will damage the battery further. StepsMethod 1 Method 1 of 4:Reviving a NiMH or NiCD Battery in the Freezer
Method 2 Method 2 of 4:Recalibrating a Laptop Battery
Method 3 Method 3 of 4:Performing a Full Recharge
Method 4 Method 4 of 4:Caring for Used Batteries
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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 729,234 times.
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To revive a laptop battery that isn't holding its charge, start by unplugging your laptop so it's not charging. Then, leave it on until the battery is fully drained. Next, let your laptop sit, unplugged, for at least 3 hours to ensure it's fully dead. Finally, plug it back in, and let it charge for at least 48 hours without a break, which should improve its overall battery life. To learn how to revive a non-lithium laptop battery that won't charge, read on!
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