Is It Time To Change Your Laptop Battery?

Posted on 20 Jun, 2009 by Scott under Laptops

Everyone needs time to recharge their batteries on occasion. But for laptops to run optimally, they need to change them. Most laptop manufacturer’s suggest swapping out your laptop battery about every two years, which is largely dependent upon how much the battery is used. To get full value out of your power source, be sure to keep in mind the following guidelines before making the switch.

In order to remove the battery, save anything you’re working on and turn the laptop off. Make sure the Power indicator is off before proceeding. Remove any and all cables attached to the laptop and turn it over so that the back of the computer faces you. Slide the battery’s locking latch to the ‘unlocked’ position, and slide the release latch to free the battery. Carefully pull the entire battery pack forward to remove it, and set it aside. Do not dispose of a spent or broken battery pack, but instead return it to the nearest Toshiba dealer. Additionally, do not store the battery in direct sunlight, heat, or near metallic objects. Instead, keep it in a cool, dry place where it is not likely to be punctured or crushed in any way.

Depending on the model of laptop you own, there will be different guidelines to follow for replacing your battery. Please consult you user’s manual before installing a new laptop battery for specific directions.

So if your 312-0416 battery doesn’t have the lifespan it once had, maybe it’s time to switch it out.

About The Author

Jack Edmund is a blogger for the laptop battery and accessories retailer PriorityElectronics.com. His interests include kayaking, bird watching, and technology.

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4 people have said something (how about you?)

Nathaniel June 30, 2009

Toshiba was used because that is your computer maker right? But it can be taken to other stores that can still dispose of a laptop battery properly right?


Future iPods July 1, 2009

I have an Acer laptop for almost three years now and I can’t use it if not charged. It will be dead otherwise. D I need to change it’s batteries?

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Chris July 3, 2009

I think it is time for me to replace the battery on my HP laptop. I think it lasts for maybe 25 mins on a charge with minimal usage lol.

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G Web July 6, 2009

Recycling of laptop batteries are very important as they contain toxic substances that will pollute our environment. So when you replace your laptop battery do make sure that the old battery is properly disposed off. It is your duty as a fellow astronaut on this spaceship we call earth.


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