Battery Tips: How to optimize power on your laptop
Keep your Asus A42-G73 laptop battery cool - Laptop batteries are always going to slowly lose their ability to charge over time, but when a laptop is constantly overheating or used in a very hot environment, your battery is going to die very quickly.
turning down the brightness on your screen, decreasing the amount of display time that elapses before your screen dims and djusting your power plan.
Keep it clean - A laptop with blocked air vents will generate more heat thus reducing the life of the battery. Clean the air vents regularly to keep operating temperatures low. Allow for open space around the vents for air to circulate freely. Keep the area around the laptop clean to avoid entry of dust.
Carry a spare - Buying an extra Asus A42-G73 battery is a good investment for your peace of mind. Battery prices vary widely. You can significantly increase the power available to you if you're willing to splurge a little. You can order a replacement battery here with cheap price.
Remove the battery if the notebook will be plugged into AC power continuously (via a wall adapter or docking station) for more than 2 weeks.