How do I extend the life of my TOSHIBA PA5185U-1BRS laptop battery?Toshiba Satellite C50D C55 L55 Series
1. Don’t get too attached Apple’s customer care says you should do this to “keep the electrons in it moving occasionally.” Wired has a TOSHIBA PA5185U-1BRS better explanation of whyhere. But the bottom line is, doing this can help prolong your battery life by as much as four times.(1.Keep it between 40 and 80 percent. 2.You should also fully charge and discharge your computer’s TOSHIBA PA5185U-1BRS battery at least once a month) 2. Stay cool That’s not to say you should be completely paranoid about keeping it on flat, cool surfaces all the time. But maybe consider moving it to a desk before you fall asleep or head to work(between 50 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit). 3. Update, update, update You may fear change, but change can extend your TOSHIBA PA5185U-1BRS battery life. So make sure you have the latest software installed on your computer. 4. Don’t just leave it there. You should store it with a 50 percent charge in a consistently cool area. Storing the comp...