On 23/09/03 14:11, "Bob Burgess" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I would appreciate any info on how to maintain my battery for the G3 > Pismo laptop. I bought a new one and keep it in the computer. > However, when it comes time to use it, it is good for about 20 minutes. > > What is the secret to maintaining battery life for someone who almost > never uses it? > > Many thanks > > Bob Burgess > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I'm not sure about this, but I have always heard that Li-Ion were limited in the number of charge cycles, and that you should never let a Li-Ion stays on a shelf for too long, or getting too deeply discharged. I'm definitely not an expert. I'm merely repeating what I have heard after a few years of using a Li-Ion powered laptop. -Laurent. -- =========================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************* Usual disclaimers apply ************************* -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
