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How you're charging your tablet is slowly killing it - 3 methods to avoid (and the right way)


A tablet is only as reliable as its battery - so make sure you're giving it the care it deserves.

Using a cheap, non-certified, or incorrect charger for your tablet can deliver inconsistent power, overcharge it, or result in inefficient charging. Instead of quickly charging your battery to 100% and then topping it off for the rest of the night, your smartphone or tablet may take a few hours to reach 100%, closer to the morning. Show more Chemical aging is a term used for the normal wear and tear that happens in a lithium-ion battery as it goes through repeated charging and discharging cycles.

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