TechTried-and-true tip
Keep a battery at about 40 percent during long storage
When you won't use a battery for a long time, charge it to about 40 percent and store it somewhere cool.
- Time
- ⏱ 1 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Charge the battery to about 40 percent before storing it, unless the manufacturer says otherwise.
- Store it in a cool place.
- Top it up about every six months so it doesn't fall below 40 percent.
Why it works
During long periods of non-use, a battery loses roughly ten percent per month. A charge level that is too low can lead to deep discharge.
Variations
- The manufacturer's instructions come first. The 40 percent figure is a starting point when there is no manufacturer advice.
Sources
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- computerwoche.de (opens in a new tab)
Damit der Ladestand nicht unter 40 Prozent fällt, ist es ratsam, im Abstand von sechs Monaten den Akku wieder vollzuladen.
