The lithium battery is currently the most commonly used electrical energy storage device on cell phones, laptops, cameras and other electronic devices. Learning how to properly maintain lithium batteries not only extends their life but also protects your devices from potential damage.
Steps
Step 1. No need to charge for more than 12 hours on first use
When you buy a battery-powered device, manufacturers usually say that the batteries need to be charged for 12 hours before first use. In reality, it is not necessary. Unlike common Ni-CD or Ni-MH batteries, many lithium-ion batteries have already been activated before leaving the factory. Due to their low self-discharge rate, lithium-ion batteries do not need to be charged for that long on first use. Lithium batteries are ready for use as soon as the charger tells us, and will reach their maximum capacity after 3-5 cycles.
Step 2. Do not use an inappropriate charger
Many people pay close attention to their electronic gadgets, but often underestimate the consequences of using shoddy chargers for their lithium batteries. When choosing a charger, the original is always the best choice. If not available, a high-quality charger with an overload protection function or a branded charger are also fine. A poor quality charger can shorten the life of a battery, near its "end" and even cause a fire or explosion.
Step 3. Avoid frequent overloads
Overcharging with a low quality charger could cause the internal temperature of the battery to rise too high, a problem for both the battery and the charger. So, just fully charge a battery: overcharging it means turning your lithium battery into a little bomb if the overload protection function is not present.
Step 4. Avoid touching the metal contacts
All battery contacts must be kept clean for best performance. Do not let the battery contacts touch metal objects such as keys while carrying it - this can result in short circuits, damage to the battery and potentially even fire and explosion.
Step 5. Avoid frequent use in very high or very low temperature environments
Lithium-ion batteries work best at storage temperatures. If used consistently in extreme temperature environments, battery usage times and service cycles will suffer.
Step 6. Avoid leaving them unused or drained for a long time
If you don't need to use a particular electronic gadget for a long time, with the lithium-ion battery that may be left unused for 3 months or more, partially charge the battery, then put the device away (charges the battery up to 30-70% of capacity, depending on how much it will have to remain unused) to avoid damage to the battery. You may need to take the device back and charge it again after a few months.
Step 7. Avoid using Li-ion batteries that are still hot after being recharged
The temperatures can in fact be quite high in these cases. If you use them immediately, the internal temperature of the electronic device will rise, which could damage the electronic components of the electronic device.
