There are many discussions today about how to conserve battery power. But, nobody wants to discuss how to care for these units. We will be discussing a few simple ways to prolong the life of your battery. Continue reading to learn more.

1. Keep your batteries at room temperature

Your battery should be kept at room temperature (around 20 degrees C). In the worst case scenario, it will be fully charged and can be exposed to extreme temperatures. If your car gets too hot, you should not plug your device into your car. Heat is the main factor that can reduce the life expectancy of your Li-ion battery pack.

2. Don't buy too many spare packs

As time passes, batteries can begin to wear out. If you believe that a spare battery will last longer than the original, you are wrong. When buying one, you should also consider the age factor. You should choose a pack with the latest manufacturing date.

3. Avoid Full Discharges

Lithium-ion batteries don't have charge memory so they don’t need deep-discharge cycles. You may prefer partial-discharge cycles, as it is possible. There is an exception.

Experts recommend that Li-ion batteries should be allowed to discharge fully after 30 charges. If you continue to do this, the unit will develop a digital memory that will reduce power gauge accuracy. You will need to allow the unit discharge to the cut-off stage, then recharge it again.

4. Don’t Fully Discharge Them

A built-in safety circuit opens up when a lithium-ion battery is discharged to below 2.5V. This will make it appear dead. You can't use your original charger in this situation. You can however use special battery analyzers in order to determine if the battery is still functional.

Safety reasons are important. Don't attempt to recharge deeply-discharged units, especially if they have been stored for a long time.

5. Keep it Properly

While it is great to have a spare notebook battery pack, it will not provide the same backup time as your original one. It is because you store your unit fully charged. Second, these units oxidize very quickly when they are stored. You should keep the unit at 40 percent in a refrigerator.

If you want to get maximum use of your units, it is worth the effort.

Final Thoughts

Lithium-ion batteries are superior to other types of battery. A unit can provide up to 500 cycles. Follow the instructions in this article. This guide should help you get the most from these power packs.