Dell XPS M140 Battery FAQ
1. How Long Will the New Dell XPS M140 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 Dell XPS M140 battery will run 30% to 50% longer than the old battery did when it was new.
2. How can I maximize Dell XPS M140 battery performance?
There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your new battery for Dell XPS M140 notebook:
A. Breaking In New Dell XPS M140 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 Dell XPS M140 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. Dell XPS M140 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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