Laptop Batteries - Basics
Laptop batteries are identified by a label on them. The label on laptop
batteries will have the part number, chemical construction (eg Li-Ion,
NiMh), voltage and current printed on it. If this information is not present
the laptop make and model will help a sales person identify the laptop
battery.
The capacity of laptop batteries is measured in milliamp hours (mAh)
and is determined by multiplying the current (mA) drawn from the laptop
battery by the length of time (h) that the battery can sustain.
You cannot use a laptop battery that has a voltage different to the
original. If you use a laptop battery with a lower voltage the laptop
may not run due to a lack of voltage. If you use a laptop battery with
a higher voltage you may damage the laptop.
Main laptop batteries will not fit in the bays as secondary laptop batteries.
Specially designed bay batteries are required to fit in the bays as a
secondary laptop batteries.
Always recycle laptop batteries when disposing of them. Laptop batteries
contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. If you are unsure
of where to recycle your laptop battery contact your battery supplier
as they will have a recycling procedure.