How to break in/optimize a new T520 battery?

[Dude]

How to break in/optimize a new T520 battery? I found the thread from May 14, 2004, but wanted to make sure I have the latest info.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... ew+battery

T520 came with 9-cell, Li-Ion.

Is the Li-Ion Standard of
1) Fully charge before using
2) Cycle from 100% down to 10%, 3 times
3) Use as need after the 3 cycle procedure

Is this the best start for a T520 battery, that hopefully will give me a couple of years of service?

[Colonel O'Neill]

I heard the batteries come pre-conditioned now.

The best thing for long usage is to set a charging threshold of about 80 to 85 percent, and avoid draining the battery beyond 10 or 15 percent.

[blackomegax]

Yeah.
I've taken to just not worrying about it. Modern battery tech takes care of itself.

[Greg Gebhardt]

Just use it.

Better things to worry about than how to recondition a new battery.

Just charge it and use it, enjoy!