by amanky

If I overcharge my laptop battery, will the life span decrease?

Question: If I overcharge my laptop battery, will the life span decrease? Answer:

First it’s important to understand what overcharging is:
Over-charging occurs when the charger keeps the battery at a temperature that is warm to touch (body temperature) while in ready condition.

Li-Ion laptop batteries have built-in controller chips which prevent it from overcharging, as they can explode if overcharged. Overcharging does not affect the life span other than potentially destroying the battery.

A lithium-based battery should never be allowed to get warm in a charger. If you have this happen, the battery is no good or the charger is not working properly. Don’t continue to use the battery or charger if this happens.

A Lithium-ion battery may be damaged by extensive overcharging (continuously on a charger for more than 24 hours). Damage to the battery from overcharging would only occur in the very unlikely event of a malfunction of the charging system.

TOSHIBA PA3285U-3BRS Laptop Battery

To better use your laptop battery, please take care of the precautions listed below:
1) Do not modify or disassemble the TOSHIBA battery.
2) Do not incinerate or expose TOSHIBA  battery to excessive heat, which may result in an exposure.
3) Do not expose TOSHIBA battery to water or other moist/wet substances.
4) Avoid piercing, hitting, crushing or any abuse use of the TOSHIBA battery.
5) Do not forget to take away your TOSHIBA battery from the device if you will not use it for a long time.
6) Avoid short circuit of the terminals by keeping TOSHIBA PA3285U-3BRS battery pack away from metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

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