Properly condition your new laptop battery according to manufacturer’s charging instructions.

Purchase an additional laptop battery for backup to keep downtime to a minimum.

Condition your laptop battery every two to three weeks.

Use a protective cover to prevent damage.

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures or moisture.

Use the Suspend or Hibernate feature when taking a break.

Minimize the number of programs running at the same time.

Turn off Autosave features.

Do not short-circuit your laptop battery. This could cause potential damage to the battery.