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Storing a laptop for a month

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Mar 15, 20262850 views
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I won't be using my laptop for a month. I remember I let a laptop sit all summer and the battery failed. How do I store a laptop and battery properly?

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Discharge the battery to 40-60%, and then simply put it in a cool dry location. You really don't need to do this, but you can also remove the battery just in case. Related: Control charging and discharging of laptop battery

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