Prolong the Life of My Laptop Battery

Asus A42-G74 battery, commonly made from lithium ion, can be expensive to replace when they fail or wear out. Storage, use, power settings and software affect the way batteries use their charge. Excess heat is one of the most draining elements to a laptop battery, so take advantage of power-saving options on your laptop. According to the Zbattery website, lithium ion batteries usually last two to four years, and contain 300 to 500 charges. Prolong the life of your laptop battery by utilizing special techniques and precautions.

Instructions
1
Use the laptop on a hard surface. This allows proper air circulation and prevents overheating. Avoid using the laptop in temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

2
Remove the battery when using AC power. Once the battery is fully charged, there is no need to keep it plugged in. Residual charge drains the battery slowly, so when the battery isn't needed, take it out of the laptop and store it in a cool, safe place.

3
Allow the Asus A42-M70 battery to drain completely before recharging. This allows you to take advantage of the limited number of charge cycles the battery contains.

4
Limit the amount of applications, programs and external devices used on the laptop at one time. Close anything that doesn't need to run. Multitasking causes the processor to run too hard, producing higher heat inside the laptop and draining the battery power.

5
Use your laptop's power control program to automatically save power. Reduce the backlight on your laptop when it runs on battery power. Set the standby and hibernate modes for when you take breaks from working on the laptop.

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Store your Asus A32-K72 battery in a cool place. Avoid heat above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, direct sunlight and extreme cold.