Toshiba Mini NB500 NB505 NB525, Toshiba Satellite T210D T230

Description

Specifications

Toshiba Mini NB500 NB505 NB525, Toshiba Satellite T210D T230, Voltage 10.8V, Capacity 5200mAh/56Wh, Number of Cells/type 6, Colour Black, Compatible part number PA3820U-1BRS, PA3821U-1BRS, PABAS231

Compatible Devices

Tips to Extend Your Battery’s Lifespan

1. Keep it cool – heat is the biggest cause of battery wear, so avoid leaving your Toshiba laptop in direct sun, a hot car, or on soft surfaces that block the vents.
2. Avoid charging to 100% every time – many modern laptops have a battery care or conservation mode in their power settings that limits charging to around 80%, which can roughly double your battery’s usable lifespan.
3. Don’t let it run flat – regularly draining the battery to 0% wears it out much faster than topping up before it gets critically low.
4. Store at around 50% charge – if you won’t be using the laptop for a few weeks or more, store it half-charged in a cool, dry place rather than fully charged or fully empty.
5. Go easy on fast charging – rapid chargers generate extra heat, so standard charging (especially overnight or while idle) is gentler on the battery over time.