Davie
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Haven't found this addressed directly in the material I've found on iPod or other Lithium batteries. Is it a problem if I start recharging and stop before the battery is fully charged?
Originally Posted by Eagle_Driver It is a problem with all types of rechargeable batteries. Stopping a charge above 40% but below 100% will permanently destroy a battery's ability to accept a full charge. And stopping a charge between 30% and 40% is okay only for long-term storage (no use or little use). |
Should I charge my battery partially or fully? Does not matter. Charging in stages is acceptable. Full charge termination occurs by reading the voltage level and charge current. Charging a full battery is safe and does not cause harm. |
Originally Posted by jpr703 Partial charging is absolutely not a problem with Lithium Ion batteries like the one on the iPod. With other types of rechargeables, it can be. I used to manage product development for a major cell phone company, so I do know a thing or two about batteries. |