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The lithium battery is currently the most commonly used energy storage device in mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and other electrical devices. Knowing how to properly handle lithium batteries can not only extend battery life, but also protect your device from potential damage.

Steps

1. 1 It is not necessary to charge the battery for more than 12 hours when using it for the first time. When a device is purchased that is powered by a battery, sellers typically tell us that the batteries must first be charged 12 hours before use. In fact, this is not necessary. Unlike conventional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, most lithium-ion batteries have been activated before leaving the factory. Due to its low self-discharge, it is not necessary to charge the lithium-ion battery for such a long time when it is new. Lithium ion batteries are ready to use when the charger indicates so and will reach their maximum performance after 3 or 5 cycles.
2. 2 Do not use an inappropriate charger. Many people are deeply "worried" about their gadgets, but often ignore the consequences of poor lithium-ion battery chargers. When choosing a charger, the original (genuine) charger is the best choice. If that isn't available to you, a high quality charger that has overcharge protection, or a brand name charger will do it. A poor quality charger can result in shorter lead times, premature battery failure, or even fire or explosion.
3. 3 Avoid overcharging frequently. Overcharging with a poor quality charger can allow the inside of the battery to rise to a high temperature, which is bad for the lithium-ion battery and charger. So just a full charge is enough - overcharging will turn your lithium battery into a small bomb if the overcharge protection function is missing.
4. 4 Avoid touching metal contacts. All battery contacts must be kept clean for best performance. Do not allow the battery to come into contact with metal objects such as keys while carrying them, as this may short-circuit and damage the battery, or potentially cause a fire or explosion.
5. 5 Avoid frequent use in high or low temperature environments. Lithium-ion batteries have optimal operating and storage temperatures. If they have been used continuously in extreme temperature environments, it will negatively affect the lithium-ion battery life and usable cycles.
6. 6 Avoid not using or recharging the battery for a long time. If you do not need to use your personal electronic devices for a long time, where the lithium-ion battery may not be used for 3 months or more, partially charge the lithium-ion battery, then store the device (charge the battery to about 30 -70% of capacity , depending on storage time) to prevent damage to the battery. You may need to take your device out of storage and charge it again after a few months.
7. 7 Avoid using a lithium-ion battery that is hot after fully charged. The temperature can be very high after the battery has been recently recharged. If you use it immediately, the internal temperature of the electronic gadget will rise and may negatively affect the electronic components of the device.

Tips

• The correct charging time and the right charger are vital to maintaining lithium batteries.