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Are the batteries charged when they come? How do I charge it? 3.0 stars
The battery or batteries you receive are NOT charged. To charge your battery, please put it in the laptop and connect the laptop to AC power (a wall plug). Most laptops have an LED that will indicate that the battery is charging. See your user manual for the laptop if you are not...
what is Laptop Battery Power Ratings and Battery life? 2.0 stars
Power Rating Terms Every laptop battery is given a power rating in order to show you, the consumer, about how long your battery should last before it needs to be recharged. These electrical specifications are given using volts (V) and milliAmps (mAh). For example, you may s...
Why do you have my battery under a different part number? Why are some batteries displayed with several part numbers on your site? 3.0 stars
Many customers found their part on our website, but when they compare part numbers with their original parts, they found a mismatch. Not to worry, we keep very accurate records on what parts fits what model. The reason you find a different part number (or several) is that some ma...
How to do for a Dead Battery/Not Charging Battery ? 3.0 stars
Please read the helpful tips below regarding a few troubleshooting steps that can help revive your battery’s life. Most new batteries require some first time maintenance before they achieve desired results. After trying out the various steps, if your battery is still not re...
How can I maximize battery performance ? 3.0 stars
Breaking In New Batteries - new batteries come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new battery 2 to 4 times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity. Keep Your Batteries Clean - it&rsq...
My new battery is not Charging, what is the deal ? 3.0 stars
New batteries are shipped in a discharged condition and must be charged before use. We generally recommend an overnight charge (approximately twelve hours). Refer to your user’s manual for charging instruction. Rechargeable batteries should be cycled – fully charged...
What is the "Memory Effect" ? 3.0 stars
Ni-Cad batteries suffer from what’s called the "memory effect". What this means is that if a battery is continually only partially discharged before re-charging, the battery "forgets" that is has the capacity to further discharge all the way down. To i...
What is a refurbished battery? Which parts are new and which are refurbished? 3.0 stars
Refurbished batteries are used batteries, and have been tested to hold a minimum of 80% of the original capacity. Many of them will hold close to 100% of capacity. These products are sold at reduced prices, 30% to 50% off the regular prices. Some products are available only as Re...
What is a RAM or Resume battery? 3.0 stars
Some laptop computers have a separate battery for RAM memory when power is no longer being supplied from the main battery. This allows the user to change the main battery without memory loss in current applications. They are rechargeable and typically have a 2-3 year life before ...
What is the expected life span of a battery? 3.0 stars
Generally between 400 and 800 charge cycles or 2 to 4 years under normal conditions. As a battery ages it’s hours of use on a charge decrease and it may finally not accept a charge in some cells.
How to care of new batteries? 2.0 stars
New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged and discharged at least 4 times. It is recommended that new batteries be charged overnight even though they may ind...
What if the mAh current rating is different than my original battery? 3.0 stars
If the mAh rating is higher then the replacement battery will last longer than the original. In some cases the replacement current rating may be less in which case it won’t last as long the the original when it was new but is otherwise compatible.
What are Amp-Hour ratings? 3.0 stars
Amp-Hour rating of battery capacity is calculated by multiplying the current in amperes times the time in hours. Battery run-times are a rule of thumb and may differ significantly in different equipment depending on current consumption and usage.
Can NiMH batteries be substituted for alkaline batteries? 2.0 stars
Usually they can in spite of the fact that NiMH batteries are 1.2 volts and alkaline batteries are 1.5 volts. Alkaline batteries start their life at 1.5 volts and gradually drop to 1.0 volts whereas NiMH batteries stay at about 1.2 volts for 80% of their discharge cycle.
Can I upgrade my batteries to lithium-ion or a different battery chemistry? 3.0 stars
Different battery chemistries have different voltages and charge characteristics so unless another type is shown in the cross reference or manufacturer’s information the answer is no. NiCd batteries can normally be replaced by their NiMH equivalent and require a different b...
Once I get my new battery, what do I do with my old one? 2.0 stars
A question that might arise for many people is what they are supposed to do with their old laptop battery. We recommend contacting RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation). You can visit their website at http://www.rbrc.org . We are not affiliated with them; however w...
Should I get a used battery? 2.0 stars
This is a very valid question that every bargain shopper will encounter. Your first option is to purchase a new battery that naturally has new power cells inside. Performance will be at 100%, and it usually comes with a 1 year warranty. However, many companies will either skip th...
Why are some laptop batteries so cheap? 3.0 stars
Laptop batteries are often manufactured in very large volume production runs and as a result cannot be all sold immediately and end up as surplus or old stock. Lithium-ion batteries particularly need to be charged periodically and so a battery may have gone through many charge cy...
Why are some laptop batteries so expensive? 3.0 stars
Some batteries which are specific to a manufacturer’s model may be discontinued or their price is kept high in order to motivate buyers to replace their laptop.
How do I increase my run time (the length I can use my laptop on battery power)? 2.0 stars
Run time can be increased or decreased depending on the applications and tasks that you have your laptop doing. For example, if you are playing a DVD movie, much power is being used. If you are burning a CD-R/CD-RW or playing a full screen 3D video game, much power is being used....