Battery Charging Tips And Do's/Dont's!

[RussianSolja]

I know New World has posted something like this but New World your a cool dude but there are a few things i would have to disagree with you on... as far as your blog or help tips on battery charging goes. like ive said before let your battery FULLY charge before use. i've did some research and found this on Cellpower.com

Lithium-ion Batteries:

It is important to learn battery care information for Lithium-ion batteries to enhance the performance and extend the useful life of the battery. Because they are the newest technology batteries, they offer several advantages over NiMH and NiCd batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are preferred for their lighter weight and higher performance. Lithium-ion batteries are typically 20-35% lighter and will provide 10-20% better performance than a NiMH battery of equivalent mAh rating. Lithium-ion batteries are also unique in that they are not susceptible to the "memory effect".

A new Lithium-ion battery will benefit from an initial "conditioning" of the battery. For the first 3 charge cycles, fully charge the battery overnight and allow it to fully discharge before recharging. Once conditioned, Lithium-ion batteries will perform best when charged at a rate somewhere between a conventional slow charge and a rapid charge. When rapid charging, Lithium-ion batteries require a charger designed to charge Lithium batteries. To achieve a true full charge when rapid charging, the battery needs to be slow charged the last 10-15% of its charge cycle. Most "intelligent" desktop and Lithium-battery rapid chargers provide this capability. A Lithium-ion battery may be damaged by extensive overcharging (continuously on a charger for more than 24 hours)

Battery Do's & Don'ts (to maximize performance)

Do's:

Properly "condition" (fully charge/discharge for first 3 cycles) the battery when it is new.
Keep the battery and the contact terminals clean.
Avoid exposing the battery to extreme heat and cold.
Use the battery. If possible, avoid letting your battery sit dormant for long periods of time.
Use only the phone options and accessories that you really need.
Charge and re-condition a battery after an extended idle period.

Don'ts:

Toss, drop, or otherwise abuse the battery.
Short-circuit the battery.
Open and expose the cell contents.
Modify the battery casing and/or housing.
Allow the battery to be exposed to rain or excessive moisture.
Incinerate a battery. Properly dispose of a used battery.

New World I Aint Say I FULLY disagree with you just on some parts

[remister]

I would subject this to be stickied/added to the Knowledge Base!

I've heard that new gadgets have features to stop charging the battery when it's fully charged. I wonder if the G1 will do that...

[RussianSolja]

my t-mobile dash has that feature.... it stops charging when my phone is fully charged... lets pray the G1 has that

[porath]

I've heard that new gadgets have features to stop charging the battery when it's fully charged. I wonder if the G1 will do that...

lithium-ion batteries have electronics inside that will ensure the battery does not keep charging after it is at full capacity. they also ensure that the battery does not discharge below a certain capacity, which will also damage the battery.

[RussianSolja]

thats great news!!!! never knew that. thanks for the head's up!

[remister]

So if the indicator shows that it's fully charged and I'm using it while plugged in (charging). Does it technically still charge up?

[RussianSolja]

no it start's charging again when it feels its needed, thats what happens on my dash.

[dewudzki]

What about li-pol's?

[RussianSolja]

Li-Pols? whats that?

[mrapplegate]

Li-Pols? whats that?

I think he means Lithium-ion polymer, the "new improved" lithium ion battery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium...olymer_battery