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Plastic · 22-09-2009, 16:42

The memory effect, even on NiCd batteries, is a bit of a myth. It only affects cells that are charged and discharged to exactly the same point many times. That's not something that happens with any typical use pattern of a laptop battery.

Provided you don't leave a rechargeable battery in a discharged state for a long time, your likely to get just as much lifespan out of a battery by topping up as you would by fully discharging and recharging every time.

In other words - don't worry about... just use it as is convenient. It'll wear out whatever you do.

22-09-2009, 16:42	#10
Plastic Inactive Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14	Re: Optimising your battery on a new Mac Notebook The memory effect, even on NiCd batteries, is a bit of a myth. It only affects cells that are charged and discharged to exactly the same point many times. That's not something that happens with any typical use pattern of a laptop battery. Provided you don't leave a rechargeable battery in a discharged state for a long time, your likely to get just as much lifespan out of a battery by topping up as you would by fully discharging and recharging every time. In other words - don't worry about... just use it as is convenient. It'll wear out whatever you do.