Selecting the correct ASUS Eee PC 904HD Battery

Netbook battery have two main ratings on them: Volts and Amps. Because Netbook battery do not carry a very large amount of power when compared to larger batteries such as car batteries, most companies show their ratings with Volts and Milliamps. One thousand Milliamperes equals 1 Ampere. When buying a ASUS Eee PC 904HD Netbook battery, always go for the battery with the most Milliamperes (or mAh).

Once you have selected you Brand and Model from the Search Wizard it will display the compatible batteries under the product column. Once you have clicked on the battery you will be redirected to the page displaying alllt he informationa about the battery. Ensure the battery is the same shape as your original and most importantly the Voltage is within 10% of you original ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery specified Voltage.

How to charge your new ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery ?

After produced from factory , new ASUS Eee PC 904HD batteries are shipped in a discharged condition or with very low capacity and must charged before use. People generally recommend an overnight charge (approximately twelve hours). Refer to the user's manual for charging instructions. Rechargeable new ASUS Eee PC 904HD batteries should be cycled (fully charged and then fully discharged) three to five times initially to allow them to reach their full capacity. That meas make sure to fully charge then run out the power(fully discharge) before recharge it again . The best way for charging a new ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery is put it into the machine then charge it , this can make it really fully charge . (note:it is normal for a ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery to become warm to the touch during charging and discharging).

How can I maximize ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery performance?

There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery:

Breaking In New ASUS Eee PC 904HD Batteries - new ASUS Eee PC 904HD batteries come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.

Preventing the Memory Effect to ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery - Keep your ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries which do not suffer from the Memory Effect.

Keep Your ASUS Eee PC 904HD Batteries Clean - It's a good idea to clean dirty ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery and your portable device.

Exercise Your ASUS Eee PC 904HD Battery - Do not leave your ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above.

Battery Storage - If you don't plan on using the ASUS Eee PC 904HD battery for a month or more, we recommend storing it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries will self-discharge during storage; remember to break them in before use.