Power
Storing a Battery Pack
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.
If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than
2 weeks, remove any battery packs and store them separately.
High temperatures accelerate the
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 for longer periods; a battery pack containing a lower charge can be safely stored for less time.
Calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before using it.
Temperature | Temperature |
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Range °F | Range °C | Safe Storage Time |
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115° to 140° | 46° to 60° | Less than 1 month |
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79° to 113° | 26° to 45° | No more than 3 months |
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32° to 77° | 0° to 25° | 1 year |
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