New Surface Book 3 - should I charge it up fully and let it run down a few times or not worry about it?

Question

Hello,

I have just received a new Surface Book 3 and somewhere in the past I had read for new laptops you should fully charge them and then let them run down a few times, this is the best way to initially ensure battery health. Or do I not worry and just leave the power in all of the time?

Thank you for your help.

Regards

Answer 1

Thank you for posting your inquiry here in Microsoft Community, WayneJohncock.

Please check the article, Caring for your Surface battery. Surface devices have lithium-ion batteries, and the article will tell how to maximize the life and longevity of the battery. Here are the recommended methods to take care of your Surface Battery:

• It is common for the capacity of lithium-ion cells to diminish after a certain number of charge/discharge cycles. This will result in shorter intervals between charging and lower battery capacity.
• When using your device, make sure the battery drains below 50 percent regularly. This will help minimize deterioration of the battery cells.
• Surface devices have features to reduce battery deterioration. Keeping your device current with the latest driver and firmware updates is the best way to help preserve battery reliability and longevity.
• Avoid using or charging at extreme high temperatures.
• Keeping or storing at a high state of charge.

Hope this helps, otherwise, let us know so we can further assist.

Answer 2

If your Surface Book 3 is going to stay plugged in more than 95% of the time, I suggest turning on battery limit. This feature will stop the charging of the device to 100%, as it is not a good idea to stay at plugged in and charged 100% battery for weeks and months on end. I had 3 iPads have their batteries bulge like a balloon because they were being used as an always plugged in kiosk and I wish iPadOS had the battery limit feature.