Portable Battery Safeguards Tips

In light of recent news of exploding/burning Sony laptop batteries, here’s a quick list of tips to protect your laptop away from hell.

Of course, I am no genius, I picked it up somewhere else and souped it up a little bit.

• Cheap third-party batteries may skimp on safety, so be careful where you buy. A laptop's manufacturer is normally the best choice. Best choice but not 100% bullet-fire-proof.
• Use only the type of charger made for your specific battery. Use only the correct adaptor too.
• Don't leave your device or battery in the hot sun or other toasty spot. High ambient heat can increase the risk of overheating. Do not put your beverage near the battery pack/laptop to avoid and spillin and killin.
• Impact and pressure are bad, too. A faulty latch that could damage the battery if the laptop were dropped prompted a recent (but much smaller) Panasonic battery recall. And think what it can do to your hard drive if you continue topound on your laptop. You’ll end up with a cranking drive and fire hazard battery.
• Never carry a battery pack--whether charged or dead, in a bag that contains loose change, car keys, pins, or other metallic items; doing this could result in a short between the battery's terminals. Instead, put the battery in its own bag or other container first. Buy a laptop bag here. :-)