How long will a 5200mAh battery last?
How long will a 5200mAh battery last?
The 5200mAh is in reference to the battery capacity- meaning 5200 milla-Amp-hours or 5.2 amp hours. The amp-hour can be misleading though. Basically the 5.2 amp hours means it can last 5.2 hours with a load of 1 amp or 1 hour with a load of 5.2 amps.
Can I use 5200mAh instead of 4400mAh?
4400mAh vs 5200mAh vs 5800mAh. I have been asked a few times if its OK to use higher mAh rated batteries in your laptop. The answer is yes, mAh only refers to power capacity and how many milliamps the laptop battery can deliver per hour. The more important compatibility measurement is the voltage it supplies.
Should you fully discharge NimH batteries?
It is significantly better for NimH batteries NOT to discharge them fully before recharging them. NimH life can be enhanced substantially by never discharging them fully on any occasion.
How big is a 5200mAh battery compared to a 4400mAh?
Example 1: 4400 mAh x 11.1 V = 48.8 WH also 4400 mAh @ 10.8 = 47.5 WH Example 2: 5200 mAh x 11.1 V = 57.7 WH also 5200 mAh @ 10.8 = 56.1 WH The take away here is that not all 6 cell or 9 cell laptop batteries will power you laptop for the same amount of time.
Can a 4400 mAh laptop battery be replaced?
Replace, yes, even the smaller rated unit at 4400 mah will work. A bad battery as you described can damage the adapter unit used to charge or power the laptop, remove it until the replacement is available. I run my LT on the battery once a week to cycle it or it will fail like yours did.
Is it OK to use a higher mAH rated battery?
I have been asked a few times if its OK to use higher mAh rated batteries in your laptop. The answer is yes, mAh only refers to power capacity and how many milliamps the laptop battery can deliver per hour. The more important compatibility measurement is the voltage it supplies.
