Understanding Laptop Batteries

Introduction To Laptop Batteries One of the critical components that identifies a laptop computer is its laptop battery that gives it its portability. A number of different battery technologies have been utilized over the years and laptop computers and as they have developed they have become smaller and lighter while providing more power. However, computer [...] Read more »

How much do laptop batteries cost?

L.V. asked: The laptop battery on my HP has almost died after about two years. I'm looking for a replacement laptop battery, but I can't find much info on this. Can anybody offer some advice or point me in the right direction? Read more »

How Replacement Laptop Batteries Work

Replacement laptop batteries, like OEM laptop batteries, work the same way that any other rechargeable battery work. You may currently use rechargeable batteries in your digital camera, CD players, radios or even your power tools. The big difference is that replacement laptop batteries come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, have specific and [...] Read more »

Laptop Batteries Capacity Rating?

Marcy Gurl asked:   Can anybody tell me how laptop batteries are rated for capacity? Read more »

Laptop Battery Buying Guide

Replacement laptop batteries and OEM laptop batteries provide the electrical energy that powers your laptop or notebook computer. Laptop battery use a combination of cells that are electrochemically active and provide an electromotive force by the movement of electrons from one battery terminal to the other. NiCad batteries are one of the oldest technologies used for [...] Read more »

Are Replacement Laptop Batteries as Good as Originals?

BatteryGuy says: If you need to keep your laptop computer plugged in to its AC adapter to keep your laptop running, it probably means that your laptop's battery is dying. If that's the case, then it's time for you to start looking for a replacement laptop battery. The error that most people make is thinking [...] Read more »

What is the best practice for laptop battery charging?

Ashford7 asked: I have a DELL Inspiron 2500 laptop and charge the battery fully and use the computer until the battery is fully discharged. By charging the battery in this manner, the battery was dead after 12 months. What is the best practice to use when charging a laptop battery to prolong its' life? Read more »

What’s greener, running laptop batteries to empty or constantly charging them?

arvin b asked: With Lithium Ion batteries on laptops, there's not much of a problem of battery memory anymore, so one can charge a laptop battery whenever, without having to wait for it to completely discharge. But what's better overall for my battery's life and the environment (i.e. saves electricity), if I keep my laptop [...] Read more »

What is the proper way to handle laptop batteries?

BOb S asked: I have a laptop and its first battery only lasted me a year before dieing permanently. I have a new battery now, and want to know what to do so it will last longer. Should I let the battery die every so often? Is it true that overcharging the battery is bad? [...] Read more »