Compaq presario 1600 battery- Product information

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We provide premium quality compatible laptop batteries, manufactured by state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in conformance with quality standards and guidelines applicable to OEM battery packs. Each Compaq presario 1600 battery is tested throughout the manufacturing process to match or outperform the original equipments specifications for form, fit and workmanship.

How can I maximize the discharge time of the Compaq presario 1600 battery?

The discharge time will vary by different user. It depends on the features you are using in your notebook PC during the time you are using the Compaq presario 1600 battery. For example, if you are playing a movie from DVD and you are connected to a wireless network, your battery life will be shorter than normal. If you are just reading or editing a file or answering email on a wired network connection, you will experience maximum Compaq presario 1600 battery life. Please note that your maximum discharge time will be shortened as the storage capacity decays.

Tips for maximizing discharge time:

*Lower the brightness on the display.
*Check the Power Management settings are set to "Max Compaq presario 1600 battery ".
*Remove the battery from the notebook PC when it is not being used or charged for a long period
*Purchase another battery to extend the overall operating time on battery.
*Store the battery in a cool dry location.

Will the Compaq presario 1600 battery performance degrade over time?

The storage capacity of a notebook PC Compaq presario 1600 battery will degrade over time based upon notebook usage. Degradation is a normal condition of all rechargeable Compaq presario 1600 laptop battery and is not limited to notebook PCs or other products. If the notebook is used on Compaq presario 1600 battery power often, requiring one or more recharges per day, the battery will experience a high degree of degradation and will need to be replaced sooner than a battery that is used occasionally. Also, temperature and humidity impact the storage capacity of a battery for Compaq presario 1600 . It is best to store the battery and notebook in a cool dry place.

Under normal operating conditions, a battery can perform well for over a year, but it will hold less of a charge every time it is recharged. The Battery Check utility validates that every battery is operating normally by checking the condition of the cells of the Compaq presario 1600 laptop battery. The Health status will change to " Replace " if the cells are not functioning normally.
NOTE: As with all Compaq presario 1600 battery, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time or use. Loss of battery capacity will vary depending on the product configuration and usage, including but not limited to: product model, applications running, power management settings, and product features. The battery warranty does not cover natural deterioration of battery capacity. Your battery is only warranted from defects in materials or workmanship resulting in failure, to determine if your battery has had a warranted failure you may be required to run an Compaq diagnostic.

Precautions when using a Compaq presario 1600 battery

1. Do not modify or disassemble it.
2. Do not incinerate or expose to excessive heat, which may cause an exposure.
3. Do not expose it to water or other moist/wet substances.
4. Avoid piercing, hitting, crushing or any abuse use of the Laptop Battery.
5. Do not forget to take away your battery from the device if you will not use it for a long time.
6. Avoid short circuit of the terminals by keeping your Compaq presario 1600 battery pack away from metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

Compaq presario 1600 Laptop Battery Articles & Tips

A new Compaq Laptop Battery comes in a discharged condition and must be charged before use (refer to the devices manual for charging instructions). Upon initial use (or after a prolonged storage period) the laptop Compaq presario 1600 battery may require three to four charge/discharge cycles before achieving maximum capacity. New Compaq Laptop Battery needs to be fully charged and discharged (cycled) a few times before it can condition to full capacity. Rechargeable batteries undergo self-discharging when left unused. Always store a Laptop Battery pack in a fully charged staged for storage. When charging the Compaq presario 1600 battery for the first time the device may indicate that charging is complete after just 10 or 15 minutes. This is a normal phenomenon with rechargeable batteries. Remove the laptop batteries from the device, reinsert it and repeat the charging procedure

It is important to condition (fully discharge and then fully charge) the Compaq presario 1600 battery every two to three weeks. Failure to do so may significantly shorten the battery's life (this does not apply to Li-ion batteries, which do not require conditioning). To discharge, simply run the device under the battery's power until it shuts down or until you get a low battery warning. Then recharge the battery as instructed in the user's manual. If the battery will not be in use for a month or longer, it is recommended that Compaq presario 1600 battery be removed from the device and stored in a cool, dry, clean place.

Be sure to store your Laptop Battery properly. Do not leave your batteries in a hot car, or in humid conditions. The best storage conditions are a cool, dry place. The refrigerator is fine if you stick in a packet of silica gel with your Compaq presario 1600 laptop battery in a sealed bag to keep them dry. It is a good idea to charge your NiCad or Ni-MH batteries fully before use if they have been in storage.