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Topic: FAO: Syntax why don't my lithium-ion batteries ever last more than two years?

Metæ started this discussion 11 years ago #47,891

Over the past decade, I've owned many devices with Li-ion batteries from iPods to cameras, laptops, tablets, phones but the battery never seems to last two years. What the hell is up with that?

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 4 minutes later[^] [v] #626,848

NB4 syntax 10 myle long Google search nonsense.

Syntax joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 32 minutes later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #626,857

@previous (B)
So Metæ is there a hint in there that I should look in2 investing in Li-ion battery companies?

In this list you're about to view I was aware of the heating inside laptops after a full charge being not so much so good for the batts but was not aware of the recommended deep discharge only after 30 uses - People who post about letting the battery go low are totally guilty of killing the life of the battery. Li-ions that is.

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-extending-lithium-ion-battery-life/

I see one thing on that list that bugs the hell out of me - Most people are aware that a fully discharged Li batt may never come back to life - Internal protection keeps it from being charged - The list suggests a tool which can be dangerous - Only classy batt analyzers have a chance of doing it safely.

Metæ (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 28 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #626,862

@previous (Syntax)
I never usually let mine go below 30% and almost never 0%. Is that part of the problem?

I just wonder cause now you can buy a Tesla and Nissan Leaf and Prius and Chevy Volt all with Li-ion batteries. If the battery in my $500 laptop goes bad it's not the end of the world, but if a $10,000 electric car battery goes dead, it might be a big deal.

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Syntax replied with this 11 years ago, 18 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #626,863

@previous (Metæ)
> I never usually let mine go below 30%
Quick phone call to a dept at "Q" and your two years is probably normal but unless its a phone left in a car during summer you should get more like 3 years. Heat is a killer for Li-ions.

Good question about cars because someone like Cathy who lives out in the desert - I cannot imagine much life for an electric car. Its also hard for me to phantom car battery's having much life after a couple of years. People I no that have them have them on a two year lease which makes mucho cents to me

Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 47 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #626,874

@previous (Syntax)
Is "Q" a 15 minute drive from you?

Syntax replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #626,876

@previous (D)
Yes

Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 15 hours later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #627,074

What about lithium-polymer batteries?

Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #627,092

@626,863 (Syntax)
> calling Qualcomm to obtain information for your BBS posts

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