Recharge Cell Phone Batteries
Charging a cell phone battery properly may seem like a simple task, but improper charging can cause damage to battery cells, leading to a shorter battery life. New cell phone batteries and replacement cell phone batteries should be "conditioned" for the first three recharging cycles to ensure the battery will hold a full charge.
Instructions
New and Replacement Battery Charging
1. Open the back of the cell phone and remove the old cell phone battery. Cell phone batteries can be recycled. Call2Recycle.org offers a recycling program for rechargeable batteries.
2. Remove the new cell phone battery from packaging using gloves or a lint-free cloth. Lint or natural oils from skin can prevent proper connection between the battery and cell phone leads.
3. Install the new cell phone battery in place of the old. The new battery may have a snugger fit compared to the old battery, but do not force it into place. If the new cell phone battery does not fit, the wrong size may have been purchased or delivered.
4. Replace the cover to the cell phone battery compartment. Some cell phone batteries require the cover to be in place before they will charge properly.
5. Insert the cell phone charger into the cell phone and plug the charger into an electrical socket. The initial charge should last about 12 hours.
6. Discharge the new cell phone battery to near empty. When the battery indicator is in the "red", plug in the phone for a second 12-hour charge.
7. Repeat step 6. After fully discharging the battery a second time, charge the new cell phone battery for 12 more hours.
Recharging an Existing Cell Phone Battery
8. Charge cell phone batteries as needed. Some people choose to charge cell phone batteries every night, while others charge as needed. After conditioning, charging needs will depend upon use. Phones used strictly for voice calls and text messages tend to have a longer battery life than phones that connect to the Internet.
9. Prevent battery damage by never overcharging. Small-capacity cell phone batteries typically charge in two to four hours. Extended-capacity batteries can take up to seven hours to fully recharge. Cell phone batteries should never be charged for more than 12 hours.
10. Clean battery connections with alcohol. Once a month, connections between the cell phone and cell phone battery should be cleaned with alcohol. This removes dirt and debris from connections, allowing the cell phone battery to charge more efficiently.
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