How to increase life of your mobile Phone Battery Life
25 08 2007Prevent the Memory Effect - Keep the battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries, which do not suffer from the memory effect. Do not leave the battery dormant for long periods of time.
Always use a battery charger, which is by the same manufacturer as your phone, it gives it more life. It also helps if you overcharge your battery now and then.
Keep the Batteries Clean - It’s a good idea to clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the portable device.
Do not leave your cell phone near any source of heat, a common place being the dashboard of your car, as extreme heat may affect the battery. The battery also operates better at room temperature, vis-à-vis extreme cold.
The vibrator mode of your cell phone consumes more battery, so when not needed, use the ring-tone mode.
Battery Storage - If you don’t plan on using the battery for a month or more, store it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Batteries tend to de-charge when not in use, so make sure you charge them again before using. The performance of any cell phone battery, however, no matter how properly cared for, usually diminishes after about a year. It is better to get your battery replaced then.
Battery Do’s:
# Fully charge/discharge battery up to 4 cycles before achieving full capacity of a new battery
# Fully discharge and then fully charge the battery every two to three weeks.
# Run the device under the battery’s power until it shuts down or until you get a low battery warning. Then recharge the battery as instructed in the user’s manual.
# Remove from the device and store in a cool, dry, clean place if the battery will not be in use for a month or longer.
# Recharge the battery after a storage period Ensure maximum performance of the battery by optimizing the device’s power management features. Refer to the manual for further instructions.
Battery Don’ts:
# Do not short-circuit. A short-circuit may cause severe damage to the battery.
# Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the battery as this may result in the exposure of the cell contents, which are corrosive.
# Do not expose the battery to moisture or rain.
# Keep battery away from fire or other sources of extreme heat. Do not incinerate. Exposure of battery to extreme heat may result in an explosion
