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Originally Posted by barryem
Waiting 6 month is pretty risky. All rechargeable batteries self discharge, although lithium ion does so less than most. In 2 to 4 months a full one can discharge to the point where it won't turn on till the battery is charged. This isn't good for the battery but in and of itself it's not usually fatal. The real problem starts after that.
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Yes, that's why I advised Patrick to top it up every month or two. A Kindle battery only self-discharges by 10% or so in a month, in my practical experience.