When you buy a new car, there’s the expectation that after some time the vehicle will become less reliable and need replacement tires, spark plugs, or perhaps a new rotary girder. For many owners, this is an expectation around the 100,000 mile mark.
Just like any automobile, you should expect to hit the 100,000 milestone with your laptop as well. At this time you might need additional memory installed, a PC health check, or a laptop battery replacement.
For laptop batteries, you can expect to lose significant performance after 1 – 2 years. Laptop model, frequency of use, and the environment a Dell Vostro 1310 battery is stored will also contribute to longevity.
How much battery power can you expect to to lose? That depends on the model of your laptop and who you ask.
Hewlett-Packard estimates an 80% loss in original capacity “after 300 cycles or about one year of use.” Apple’s response is similar. They project an 80% loss in battery capacity after 300 cycles. Dell, on the other hand, estimates their customers will experience notable declines in battery life after 18 – 24 months.
One battery cycle is used every time a battery is charged or discharged. Technically speaking, it is defined as the number of cycles a battery can perform before its nominal capacity falls below 80% of its initial rated capacity.
If you own an Apple notebook, you can determine your exact battery cycle count here.
If you’ve had the same old laptop and battery for four or more years, it’s definitely time for an upgrade. If it’s been as long as six or more years without replacement, your battery has probably been useless for years now.
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