Battery Care for the Portable Devices at Your Apartment in Gainesville

At the heart of most portable devices like cell phones, laptops, handheld game consoles, and tablet computers, you’ll find a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Most people take it for granted that – no matter how they use their device – the battery will continue to provide power. But, without proper care, this expensive part can wear out rapidly. Fortunately, with a little diligence, you can extend the life of these batteries and get more use out of the devices they power.

To understand what can extend the life of these batteries, it’s important to know what causes them to deteriorate in the first place. When lithium batteries are drained too low or charged too high, it causes an imbalance in the chemical reaction that creates the electricity. The result of this imbalance is the creation of small particles which don’t follow the normal reaction, and won’t ever break down to produce electricity again. Once enough particles form, it begins to act like electrical insulation inside the battery itself.

This build up of particles is inevitable as it’s impossible to keep a battery in ideal conditions, but charging and using your devices wisely can help minimize the speed of this reaction. Never drain your battery completely, instead allow the charge to get around 20-50% before charging each time. When it is time to charge, be sure to remove the device once it’s been fully charged. Even though most devices will prevent a battery from being overcharged, the heat generated during charging can act as a catalyst to forming the small particles mentioned above if the charger turns back on before the heat has dispersed. To minimize this effect, be sure to charge your battery in a place which is at or below room temperature.

So, the next time you plug in your cell phone, laptop, or iPad at your apartment in Gainesville, remember that following these tips may help you get hundreds of extra charge cycles out of your batteries, and give your more time with your favorite portable electronic device. To learn more about Bellamay Grand Apartments and our many amenities, contact our office today.