Replacement Laptop Battery for LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543

It is recommended to condition (fully charge and discharge) the new LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery few times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity. Condition the Ni-MH and Ni-cd battery at least once a month. It will reduce the memory effect. Use the LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery at least once a month even it was kept in a dry and cool storage. Clean the metal connector (the contact to the notebook, usually in color of gold or silver) by alcohol or Electronics Cleaner Degreaser. It will maintain the good conductivity. which improves the power conduction from battery to Notebook. Fully optimize the Power Management features provided in system BIOS and Operating System will also improve the LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery performance. Consult the user's manual to fully understand the usage of these features.

The life of a rechargeable battery operating under normal conditions is generally between 500 to 800 charge-discharge cycles. This translates into one and a half to three years of LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery life for the average user. As your rechargeable battery begins to die, you will notice a decline in the running time of the battery. When your two hour battery is only supplying you with an hour's worth of use, it's time for a new one.

Battery Do's:
Fully charge/discharge LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery up to 4 cycles before achieving full capacity of a new battery
Fully discharge and then fully charge the LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery every two to three weeks for battery conditions.
Run the device under the battery's power until it shuts down or until you get a low battery warning. Then recharge the LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery as instructed in the user's manual.
Remove from the device and stored in a cool, dry, clean place if the battery will not be in use for a month or longer, Recharge the battery after a storage period
Ensure maximum performance of the battery by optimizing the device's power management features. Refer to the manual for further instructions.
Battery Don'ts:
Do not short-circuit. A short-circuit may cause severe damage to the LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery.
Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery as this may result in the exposure of the cell contents, which are corrosive.
Do not expose the LENOVO ThinkPad W701 2543 battery to moisture or rain.
Keep battery away from fire or other sources of extreme heat. Do not incinerate. Exposure of battery to extreme heat may result in an explosion.