To better use your ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery, please take care of the precautions listed below :
1. The simplest and most obvious way of getting the maximum life out of ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery is to ensure that it always works well within its designed operating limits.
2. Do not modify or disassemble ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery, as the materials inside may be toxic and may damage skin and clothes.
3. Never insert ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery with the positive and negative poles reversed as this can cause permanent damage to the battery which may swell or rupture.
4. Don't leave the ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery in the charger once it is fully charged.
5. Do not pierce, hit, step on, crush or abuse the ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery.
6. Store the
laptop batteries in a cool place and when in use don't allow them to remain in environments which may be subject to overheating.
7. Do not attempt to short circuit the terminals or store your ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery pack with metal objects such as aglet.
8. Do not incinerate or expose battery to excessive heat, which may cause the battery to rupture. Also avoid placing batteries in water or other moist device, as this may cause the ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery to fail.
9. Never solder anything directly to ibm thinkpad r50 1841-6ex battery. This can destroy the safety features of the battery by damaging the safety vent inside the cap. Permanent connections to an energy cell may be made by spot welding solder tags to the terminals. A soldered connection can subsequently be made to the tag.
10. Batteries should always be charged prior to use. Be sure to charge correctly.