Laptop battery question?

Question

I just got a new battery, need some info on storing it. I want to put it in and charge it all the way just to make sure it works right. After that I want to use my laptop just with the adapter. What is the proper way of storing a battery that I wont use? I heard it has to be discharged and put in the fridge. How much do I discharge it? BTW I have to make sure it works b/c my old one died and it was on warranty so this one is free.

Answer 1

If I were you, I won't take it out. I'll use it like UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) in case of blackouts. I don't want to risk losing all my unsaved work, and I don't want to waste extra money on something I already had.