A brand new laptop computer battery must be conditioned to operate at its full battery capacity. AussieBatt notebook PC batteries are shipped in a discharged state and must be fully charged and partially discharged at least five times in order to reach its full run time.
How to check Dell latitude e6500 laptop battery life
You can check your Dell laptop computers’ remaining battery life by clicking your battery icon or accessing the Power Options section within your computer’s control panel. Your laptop battery life depends on the power capacity of your laptop battery and the amount of energy your computer draws.
To condition your laptop battery, unplug the laptop from the power cord and let the Dell latitude e6400 notebook battery run your machine for 30 to 60 minutes. It is important not to let the run all the way to empty or you can damage the latitude battery and may not be able to be recharged.
The conditioning process should be completed within the first month you receive your new Dell laptop battery. The conditioning process can be completed during the first week of receiving your new replacement battery.