[lug] question about laptop battery

[Kenneth D Weinert]

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Nate Duehr wrote:
> Short version:
> 
> You've got it Ken, LIon is far more energy-dense than NiCd or NiMH, but 
> has the downside that "cycles" of the battery slowly reduce its 
> capacity.  It's about time to replace that one, looks like. Usually the 
> OS can ask the battery how many cycles it's been through, but not sure 
> how to do it on Linux.  The batteries have smart charging controllers 
> that keep track of all this stuff.

And a quick follow up question: if I upgrade to a higher capacity
battery (7200ma available) does that mean I also need a new charger? I
wouldn't think so, but I've certainly guessed wrong before. :)

Thanks.

Ken
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