carrying and/or storing a spare battery

[kylera]

I recently bought an extra battery for my old PB G4, but I'm sure my question can apply to any portable Mac that doesn't have an internal battery. As the topic says, what's a good way to carry around a spare battery so that it is adequately protected?

Also, if it seems like the spare won't be used for a while, what is a good way to store it so it doesn't lose its charge or go out of order? Much thanks in advance.

 

[covisio]

I recently bought an extra battery for my old PB G4, but I'm sure my question can apply to any portable Mac that doesn't have an internal battery. As the topic says, what's a good way to carry around a spare battery so that it is adequately protected?

Also, if it seems like the spare won't be used for a while, what is a good way to store it so it doesn't lose its charge or go out of order? Much thanks in advance.

As far as storage is concerned, I'm pretty sure that Apple recommend that you store a battery long term with around 50% charge. It does explain the reason somewhere.

If I were you, though, in order to keep both batteries in good condition, I would just rotate them as often as needed.

These batteries are pretty dismal. I've had three, in five years, in my PBG4 and this latest one now won't hold a charge for very long.

 

[kylera]

As far as storage is concerned, I'm pretty sure that Apple recommend that you store a battery long term with around 50% charge. It does explain the reason somewhere.

If I were you, though, in order to keep both batteries in good condition, I would just rotate them as often as needed.

These batteries are pretty dismal. I've had three, in five years, in my PBG4 and this latest one now won't hold a charge for very long.

So in other words, swap them every time I finish one? Fair enough.

BTW, nice sig.

 

[GGJstudios]

I recently bought an extra battery for my old PB G4, but I'm sure my question can apply to any portable Mac that doesn't have an internal battery. As the topic says, what's a good way to carry around a spare battery so that it is adequately protected?

Just care for your battery in transport the way you would care for your Mac.

Also, if it seems like the spare won't be used for a while, what is a good way to store it so it doesn't lose its charge or go out of order? Much thanks in advance.

Long-Term Storage
If you don’t plan on using your notebook for more than six months, Apple recommends that you store the battery with a 50% charge. If you store a battery when it’s fully discharged, it could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding any charge. Conversely, if you store it fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery may experience some loss of battery capacity, meaning it will have a shorter life. Be sure to store your notebook and battery at the proper temperature. (See “Notebook Temperate Zone.”)

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions: Apple Notebook Battery FAQ