Comparing Battery Types - Compaq Armada 4200 Reference Manual

Comparing Battery Types

This computer can use two types of battery packs, nickel metal
hydride (NiMH) and lithium ion (Li ion). Refer to the table below
for a comparison of the battery features.
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Charges more quickly
Shorter life span
Loses a charge more quickly
Less expensive
WARNING:
!
pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to
temperatures higher than 60 C (140 F). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack for this computer.
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Comparing Battery Types
Lithium Ion (Li ion)
Takes longer to charge
50% longer life span than NiMH
Holds a charge longer
More expensive
There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery