Asus asks you to avoid frequently plugging and unplugging the power adapter to extend the battery’s lifetime.ġ. It also suggests calibrating every few months.ħ. Acer asks you not to completely discharge the battery. Dell says that there is no problem if you always plug-in your laptop to power 24/7.Ħ. Dell recommends you avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. Also, it suggests the use of a cooling pad when playing high-end games.ĥ. Samsung doesn’t want you to leave a charged battery dormant for long periods. Samsung asks you to clean your battery’s metal contacts every couple of months with a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol for efficient power transfer (I personally advise against it). They further suggest you remove the battery if you plan to not use the laptop for a month or longer.Ĥ. Sony also asks you not to expose the battery to high temperatures. It says prolonged exposure to heat (inside a hot car, for example) accelerates the deterioration of battery cells.ģ. HP asks you not to expose your laptop to high temperatures. Now, Apple asks you not to expose your Mac to extreme temperatures and remove the laptop case (if present) during charging.Ģ. However, recently, it has removed this suggestion from their webpage. Instead, it suggested using the laptop on its battery power on some days and keep it plugged-in on other days. Apple used to recommend against leaving a laptop plugged in all the time. Curiously, different manufacturers have somewhat similar suggestions.ġ.

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