Sony VGP-BPL2 Laptop Battery

To better use your sony vgp-bpl2 battery, please take care of the precautions listed below :
1. The simplest and most obvious way of getting the maximum life out of sony vgp-bpl2 battery is to ensure that it always works well within its designed operating limits.

2. 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 battery to fail.

3. Never solder anything directly to sony vgp-bpl2 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.

4. Do not modify or disassemble sony vgp-bpl2 battery, as the materials inside may be toxic and may damage skin and clothes.

5. Do not attempt to short circuit the terminals or store your sony vgp-bpl2 laptop battery pack with metal objects such as aglet. Doing so can damage the product and generate heat that can cause burnout.

6. Never insert a battery with the positive and negative poles reversed as this can cause permanent damage to the laptop battery which may swell or rupture.

7. Never charge with an unspecified charger or specified charger that has been modified. This can cause breakdown of the battery or swelling and rupturing.Never attempt to charge sony vgp-bpl2 battery which has been physically damaged.

8. Never reverse charge or overcharge with high currents (i.e. higher than rated). Doing so causes rapid gas generation and increased gas pressure, thus causing batteries to swell or rupture. Don't leave the battery in the charger once it is fully charged.

9. Do not place battery in device for a long period of time if device is not being used.

10. Do not pierce, hit, step on, crush or abuse the sony vgp-bpl2 battery.

11. Store the batteries in a cool place and when in use don't allow them to remain in environments which may be subject to overheating.

12. Batteries should always be charged prior to use. Be sure to charge correctly.