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    D620 9 cell optmization

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tachyonico, Jul 13, 2006.

  1. tachyonico

    tachyonico Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered my D620 with a 9 cell. It should arrive next week. Any pointers on how to best charge up the battery for the first time? I understand I should leave it plugged in for 7 hours (PC on or off?) and then run the system on batteries until it drains, repeat this three times.

    Any other bits of knowledge? Thanks! And thanks to everyone who chimed in on my questions, I am really glad I ordered this system!
     
    tachyonico, Jul 13, 2006
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  2. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    The battery will already be charged, so you will not need to charge it and go to wikipedia and search lithium ion to find out how to best take care of it.
     
    compsavy, Jul 13, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    I never drain the battery and it always works out great
     
    gridtalker, Jul 13, 2006
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    Optimus Prime Notebook Enthusiast

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    As far as i know, modern Li Ion batteries don't really gain anything from being drained prior to use. For the past few years i haven't drained anything and everything seems to work perfectly.
     
    Optimus Prime, Jul 13, 2006
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