*Over charging.
*Not handling it with care.
*Incorrectly replacing its batteries.
*Leaving it turned on for too long.
*Leaving it in a high humidity climate.
*Tampering with the battery compartment.
*Switching to non-manufacturer batteries.
*Refusing to turn it off after it's become extremely hot.
*Trying to repair or reuse a battery that has no more power.
*Using a charger that didn’t originally come with the laptop.
*Charging it in an area around too many other cords (extension cords, for example).
Despite what you might think, over charging your laptop will not give it more "juice." It will only make it hotter. You should also always use the charger that came with your laptop. When your laptop gets too hot, you should turn it off or at least put it into Safe Mode. You need to keep your laptop in a cool area as much as possible. Now, when replacing the battery, you should refer back to the manual that came with your laptop to get the correct instructions for doing so. You should only use batteries that have been approved by the manufacturer as well.
The above guidelines apply to cell phones as well. You should only use the charger that originally came with your phone and once it's fully charged, take it off the charger. Even more, you should only replace the battery with one that has been manufacturer approved and finally, if your phone gets too hot, just turn it off completely. If you follow these rules, I promise your precious devices will last much longer!
~ Tweety Dimes
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