Selecting the correct HP Mini 5102 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 HP Mini 5102 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 HP Mini 5102 battery specified Voltage.

How to charge your new HP Mini 5102 battery ?

After produced from factory , new HP Mini 5102 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 HP Mini 5102 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 HP Mini 5102 battery is put it into the machine then charge it , this can make it really fully charge . (note:it is normal for a HP Mini 5102 battery to become warm to the touch during charging and discharging).

How can I maximize HP Mini 5102 battery performance?

There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your HP Mini 5102 battery:

Breaking In New HP Mini 5102 Batteries - new HP Mini 5102 batteries come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new HP Mini 5102 battery two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.

Preventing the Memory Effect to HP Mini 5102 battery - Keep your HP Mini 5102 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 HP Mini 5102 Batteries Clean - It's a good idea to clean dirty HP Mini 5102 battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the HP Mini 5102 battery and your portable device.

Exercise Your HP Mini 5102 Battery - Do not leave your HP Mini 5102 battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the HP Mini 5102 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 HP Mini 5102 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.