How do I condition the battery for a Notebook/Netbook?
To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use, to let it reach its maximum rated capacity. Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Follow these steps to condition the battery: 1. Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2. Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 3. Completely discharge the battery. 4. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC power. 5. Charge the battery completely until the batter
