Do I need to keep it charged?

[Bakerboy2253]

My son has recently left for boot camp in the marines. We both have TB's. Do I need to periodically charge his TB or is it ok to just let it go for 13 weeks? It?s turned off and no one will be using the phone. Didn?t want him to lose anything stored on the phone. So do I need to keep it charged?
Thanks

 

[fatboy97]

He will not loose any data... but it's not good to let the battery die... that would be my only concern... you can damage the battery by killing it... I might stick it on the charger once a week or so for an hour or so to wait for the charging light to go green to be sure it's fully charged.

 

[kpetrie77]

Lithium ion batteries (in general) self discharge about ~1.5% a month at room temperature. I think storing with the battery removed (to prevent any parasitic discharge from the device) and a recharge at 6 month intervals should be fine.

Kind Regards,
Kevin

 

[Djnikkofb]

This is true and a great idea...
Remove battery & charge monthly.
1.21 giggawatts Thunder

 

[worwig]

My son has recently left for boot camp in the marines. We both have TB's. Do I need to periodically charge his TB or is it ok to just let it go for 13 weeks? It?s turned off and no one will be using the phone. Didn?t want him to lose anything stored on the phone. So do I need to keep it charged?
Thanks

Remove the battery, put it in a bag, store in the refrigerator or some other very cool place. It will be good for years in there.

 

[mudturtle5854]

I would stick on the charger probably every other week to keep the battery charged. A bid THANK YOU to your son and your family for his service!

 

[worwig]

Actually, for a LiIon battery that is in storage, putting it on charge and keeping it near 100% charge is a BAD thing for it. You want to keep it closer to 50% charge for longer term storage.

 

[gwtiff54]

Please tell your son thank you for his service to our country. I know its hard as a parent to let him go but the Lord will take care of him. If his battery fails I'll buy him a new one. Take care.

 

[jrmarinojr]

Thank your son for his service to us all!

 

[aksi]

just take the battery out and put the battery in your freezer until he comes back.

 

[coolbreeze]

Thank your son for his service to us all!

100% agree with this.