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Power
Storing a Battery Pack
If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than
2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to
high temperatures for extended periods of time.
High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored
battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, keep
it in a cool, dry place.
Use the following table to estimate how long you can safely store
a battery pack. The storage times provided are based on a battery
pack that contains 50 percent of a full charge. A fully charged
battery pack can be safely stored longer.
Temperature
Range °F
115°–140°
46°–60°
79°–113°
26°–45°
32°–77°
0°–25°
4–24
Temperature
Range °C
Less than 1 month
No more than 3 months
1 year
Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2
Safe Storage Time