Do I have to charge it before installing? Long or short charge if so?
141359
I didn't have to charge the one I got. After initial testing to ensure it worked, I did put the Battery Tender on it and it has remained fully charged.
1215817
No, it does need to be charged when you first get it and as it completes a few charges on your device.
1309709
Mine charges right up. I have to remember to unplug it when it's done however, and that is a tad bothersome.
1764520
When you receive the new battery ,it needs to charge all the way up before use. it comes partically charged.Hope this will help you
2248573
its partially charged, an u should fully charge it anyway, u dont know how long its been in storage, before u get it, but charge it anyways
1343287
There's no way of charging it before you install it. It has to be in the laptop in order to charge it.
309704
did you fully charge the battery before starting, using the unit, instructions suggest min 4 hours of charge time, but overnight is best
1008274
if you don't have it install by a professional or know what you are doing, you can very short out and drain your battery. but Mine is working fine without any issues.
1133086
I can't find it in the manual but I would charge it for a couple of hours first thingout of the box. That's what I did.
249806
If you plug it into a computer that is on, not in sleep mode, it should start charging right away. No tricks.
399175
U don't because it does not have an indicator light. So what u do is leave it around 4 to 5 hrs to make sure u have ample amount of charge.
1070666
Yeah that's normal. Charge it overnight. That's actually a good sign. A slow charge is better. Same with mine. 6-8 hours.
1009592
it comes with a very small charge. You need to charge first before you can use it correctly.
489312
Battery came partially charged.... you should probably charge it completely before using it....
1343285
you don't. install it, then plug in the power cable. don't turn on the laptop if you want to charge the battery 1st.
469805
I let it charge for a few hours before I plugged in the equipment. Also I would make sure the connections on the battery are good.
1014531
It ok to do either one , the battery it self has a limited number of charges. I keep mines charged haven't had any problems with it.