Apple PowerBook Battery FAQ
1. How Long Will the New Apple PowerBook G4 laptop battery Power the Laptop?
Battery run-time on a laptop is difficult to determine. Actual battery running time depends upon the power demands made by the equipment. The use of the screen, the hard drive and other laptop accessories results in an additional drain upon the battery, effectively reducing its running time. The total run-time of the battery is also dependent upon the design of the equipment.Generally, a new Hi-Capacity Apple PowerBook G4 Series battery will run 30% to 50% longer than the old battery did when it was new.
2. How can I maximize Apple PowerBook G4 Series battery performance?
There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your new battery for Apple PowerBook G4 Series notebook:
A. Breaking In New Apple PowerBook G4 Series Laptop battery
New battery come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new battery two to four times toallow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.
B. It's a good practice that you clean the dirty areas which the battery touches with cotton and alcohol. This will help you to maintain a good connection of your battery with the portable device and also help you grow your batteries life longer.
C. Exercise Your New buy Apple PowerBook G4 Series battery
Do not leave your battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above.
D. Apple PowerBook G4 Series Battery Storage
If you don't plan on using the battery for a month or more, we recommend storing it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries will self-discharge during storage; remember to break them in before use.
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