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Hardware and Software Guide
Power
Storing a Battery Pack
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to
high temperatures for extended periods of time.
If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than
2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack.
High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored
battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, keep
it in a cool, dry place.
Use the following table to estimate how long you can safely store
a battery pack. The storage times provided are based on a
battery pack that contains 50 percent of a full charge. A fully
charged battery pack can be safely stored longer.
Temperature
Range °C
Temperature
Range °F
Safe Storage Time
46° to 60°
115° to 140°
Less than 1 month
26° to 45°
79° to 113°
No more than 3 months
0° to 25°
32° to 77°
1 year
