This is no longer true from what I understand. In fact, constantly draining your battery will wear it out. I found out the hard way. Better yet, NEVER drain your battery but ALWAYS prefer to use an outlet. That way your battery is just a backup.
@johnknoefler Correct! Cycling a battery like this will remove a percent or two of life, it shows up in wear leveling. You never should let it go till the system shuts down. That's why windows has two alarms. TO PREVENT A COMPLETE DISCHARGE! Lithium ION batteries don't have memory effects. Nickel metal Hydride batteries don't have memory effects. Nickel Cadmium batteries HAVE memory effects. Go ahead and do this if you're interested in removing a few percent battery life!
@Kg277 No no, I learned my lesson the hard way. I do have to use my laptop sometimes with no AC but I limit that to only when needed. Once burned twice wise.
@KoolGameStuff you must calibrate when the battery shows it is fully charged when in fact it is not. draining the battery to a certain level and then recharging it multiple times creates a memory of where it should top off at. try to calibrate it then let the battery drain a few times so it can start a memory where the battery level is low
This is no longer true from what I understand. In fact, constantly draining your battery will wear it out. I found out the hard way. Better yet, NEVER drain your battery but ALWAYS prefer to use an outlet. That way your battery is just a backup.
johnknoefler 4 months ago
@johnknoefler Correct! Cycling a battery like this will remove a percent or two of life, it shows up in wear leveling. You never should let it go till the system shuts down. That's why windows has two alarms. TO PREVENT A COMPLETE DISCHARGE! Lithium ION batteries don't have memory effects. Nickel metal Hydride batteries don't have memory effects. Nickel Cadmium batteries HAVE memory effects. Go ahead and do this if you're interested in removing a few percent battery life!
Kg277 3 months ago
@Kg277 No no, I learned my lesson the hard way. I do have to use my laptop sometimes with no AC but I limit that to only when needed. Once burned twice wise.
johnknoefler 3 months ago
I din't understand why I must recalibrate?
KoolGameStuff 4 months ago
@KoolGameStuff you must calibrate when the battery shows it is fully charged when in fact it is not. draining the battery to a certain level and then recharging it multiple times creates a memory of where it should top off at. try to calibrate it then let the battery drain a few times so it can start a memory where the battery level is low
MASH0220 4 months ago