Dumb question time!

GlenBarrington · 08-01-2017, 09:59 AM

Is there a preferred way to charge the batteries on a Kindle (in my case a PW2). I mean should I let the charge level significantly deplete before trying to recharge, or should I charge every night to keep it 'topped off'? Right now, sometimes I do one, and sometimes, the other.

I know modern batteries don't need to be drained every so often the way the old ni-cads did, but is there a charging strategy that maximises battery life?

Edit: I just noticed this is in the developers forum, when I intended it to be in the broader forum. I don't know how to move it. Sorry!

HarryT · 08-01-2017, 10:03 AM

Do whatever you wish - lithium batteries really don't care. The only thing NOT to do is discharge it to the "low battery" warning and then put it in a drawer for 6 months. Other than that, the charging circuitry will protect you from doing anything stupid.

GlenBarrington · 08-01-2017, 09:03 PM

Thanks!

08-01-2017, 09:59 AM	#1
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	Dumb question time! Is there a preferred way to charge the batteries on a Kindle (in my case a PW2). I mean should I let the charge level significantly deplete before trying to recharge, or should I charge every night to keep it 'topped off'? Right now, sometimes I do one, and sometimes, the other. I know modern batteries don't need to be drained every so often the way the old ni-cads did, but is there a charging strategy that maximises battery life? Edit: I just noticed this is in the developers forum, when I intended it to be in the broader forum. I don't know how to move it. Sorry! Last edited by GlenBarrington; 08-01-2017 at 10:02 AM.

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08-01-2017, 10:03 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Do whatever you wish - lithium batteries really don't care. The only thing NOT to do is discharge it to the "low battery" warning and then put it in a drawer for 6 months. Other than that, the charging circuitry will protect you from doing anything stupid.

08-01-2017, 09:03 PM	#3
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	Thanks!

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