{"id":73,"date":"2020-06-24T10:57:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T02:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriestar.com\/blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2020-06-24T10:57:33","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T02:57:33","slug":"how-long-should-i-charge-my-laptop-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batteriestar.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/24\/how-long-should-i-charge-my-laptop-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should I charge my laptop battery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\nBelow are some general guidelines to follow when charging your&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.batteriestar.com\/cate\/2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">laptop computer battery<\/a>. Keep in mind these are general suggestions. Consult your laptop or battery documentation for precise information. If your documentation states something different, those directions should be followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New battery or first use<br>After purchasing a new laptop computer or battery for your laptop, we recommend the battery be charged for no less than 24-hours. A 24-hour charge makes sure the battery is full and helps with the battery&#8217;s life expectancy. Once it is fully charged, you should not discharge it fully, if possible. Lithium-ion batteries (the type used in modern laptop computers) are strained and may be weakened when they are fully discharged. Doing so frequently can shorten the battery&#8217;s lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry about overcharging the battery. Modern laptops stop charging the battery when it is fully charged and switch over to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteriestar.com\/cate\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AC power<\/a>&nbsp;while the laptop is plugged into an outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are excited to use your new laptop, it can still be used while it&#8217;s plugged into an outlet. However, we suggest not unplugging it until it&#8217;s been charged for that length of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All other charges<br>After the computer battery has gone through its initial charge, all battery charging should go until the laptop has reached its capacity. Often this is after a few hours of charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find high-quality replacement Laptop Battery for sale at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteriestar.com\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Batteriestar.com<\/a>. 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