System information

Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 4–5
Storing a Battery Pack
If a notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than
2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack(s).
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it
to high temperatures for an extended time.
High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored
battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, store
it in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges.
Storage Time Temperature Range °F Temperature Range °C
Less than
1month
32°–122° 0°–50°
No more than
3 months
32°–104° 0°–40°
Unlimited 32°– 86° 0°–30°
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