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A question on battery life and charging the battery
If I charge my Kobo before the battery depletes, for instance between 20-30%, and I keep recharging never below that level, does that reduce battery life?
In other words, is it harmful to recharge the battery when it's not fully depleted? I have this prejudice(?) that batteries have to be recharged only when they're almost out of juice, else their capacity declines quickly. Not sure where I've learned it. ![]() |
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The Kobo devices all use Li-Ion batteries. It is generally better for Li-Ion batteries to not completely discharge them. Completely discharging before recharging is more for NiCad and NiMH batteries. Li-Ion batteries are fine with partial discharge and recharge cycles. What you are doing is what is usually recommended for them.
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That is good to know, thanks
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Also, check out the articles at Battery University
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