Third-party compatible batteries

Replacement laptop batteries generally come in two varieties. The first is an OEM battery, made by the laptop's manufacturer. The second is a compatible battery made by a third-party. Third-party compatible batteries are designed to meet or exceed the specifications of the OEM battery, but usually at a much lower price. As long as you purchase your compatible battery from a reputable seller with a warranty, you can be assured of both compatibility and quality, and you can rest assured knowing that you did not pay too much for your replacement laptop battery such as Gateway Laptop Battery, HP Laptop Battery or Lenovo Laptop Battery.

While many in-depth articles are available for extending battery life, the main factors involve making good use of the operating system's power settings to ensure the laptop shuts off the display frequently and goes to standby when possible. Since the display uses the most power of any component, make sure the display is set to shut off at a short interval when the laptop is not in use. The hard drive is the next biggest power drain, so ensure that it is set to power down often. By utilizing your operating system's power settings, and putting your laptop into sleep or hibernation mode as often as possible, you should see your battery life increase quite a bit.