| Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries | | | | environmentalists. |
| depending on the manufacturer, phone size or | | | | Nickel Cadmium are the oldest type and has a lot |
| shape and features. There are basically four types | | | | of memory defects. Another severe |
| of cell phone batteries: Lithium Polymer, Lithium | | | | disadvantage is that they will have to be totally |
| Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | | | | discharged before you can charge them again |
| Lithium Polymer is the most recent type and | | | | otherwise you may irreversibly damage them. |
| applies the latest technology in DC power. This | | | | Again this type is highly toxic due to the presence |
| type of battery is light in weight and will not | | | | of Nickel Cadmium and is gradually being phased |
| explode even if pierced. The battery elements are | | | | out by cell phone manufacturers. |
| enclosed in platic pouches and do not have | | | | Batteries typically have 300 to 400 charge cycles |
| memory defects. They last about 50 times longer | | | | in their life span. It is so because anytime you |
| than Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. | | | | charge your battery, the battery loses away |
| Lithium Ion is also memory efficient and longer | | | | some of its potency and thus become diminished |
| lasting than Nickel Metal Hydride batteries but they | | | | in power. |
| are quite lighter. They tend to be expensive and | | | | Cell phone batteries can be pretty expensive |
| would only fit new models of phones. Most | | | | items if you consider the fact that a Nokia 3310 |
| Lithium-ion batteries apply a fast charge technique | | | | battery can cost up to $24.95. Here are a few |
| to quickly charge up your cell phone up to 80% | | | | tips to prolong the life of your battery: |
| capacity and then slowly bring it up to full power | | | | Don't allow materials to get stuck on the terminals |
| in about two hours. | | | | as that causes the battery to lose contact with |
| Nickel Metal Hydride is also memory efficient and | | | | the terminals resulting in improper connection. |
| lasts longer than the NIM type about 40 times. | | | | Keep the batteries in a cool place and allow them |
| This type of battery is good for people who need | | | | to adjust to room temperature before charging |
| rapid charging and if used with a car charger can | | | | as the sharp rise in temperature upon charging |
| be fully charged under 1 hour. The special formula | | | | can damage them. |
| permits the concentration of energy in a single | | | | The life of your cell phone depends on the |
| pack - sometimes about twice the power of | | | | potency of your battery. Knowing how they |
| Nickel Cadmium. This type is preferred by a lot of | | | | operate and how to care for them can ensure |
| mobile phone users because it lasts long and is | | | | that your cellular device runs and runs well for |
| cheap. Again, they are non-toxic and appeals to | | | | years. |