The Nokia 2100 is an incredibly durable and practical 2G cellphone. It is intelligently built and should provide more than ample battery time for the average user.http://www.keep-talking.net/nokia-2100-battery.htm

However, over time the battery that powers the phone can degrade, which saps time, energy, and money from you as you charge your phone more and more, but get less and less use from each charge. With these easy steps, you can learn how to extend the battery life on a Nokia 2100.

Battery maintenance is simple in practice, but the most important thing is to make sure to regularly maintain and operate your phone in the ways described in the article. All these steps take only a few seconds, but for maximum results they must be done regularly. Extending battery life is simple and doesn't require any extra materials other than the items that your phone came with: the a/c adapter and the instruction manual.

This task is simple and pretty safe. The only warning you need is to never, ever handle the battery of this phone or any other electronic device while it's plugged in. The second is to handle your battery with gloves if you suspect it is leaking acid. If you believe battery acid has made contact with your skin, wash it thoroughly under cold water, wiping the affected area with a napkin or towel.

One of the great aspects of the Nokia 2100 is that like many 2G phones, it has fewer peripherals to drain power, such as bluetooth, [[[GPS]], internet connectivity, or 3-D gaming. This allows for a very high standby time (the amount of time your phone can remain on before needing recharging) ranging between 50 -150 hours. http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_2100-366.php

If your standby time is noticeably shorter than the average, you may have an issue draining your battery. Ensure that the phone’s lock is on and operational, so that your phone’s dialing and screen aren’t activated while in a pocket or purse. Also ensure none of the games are still being run on the phone, which would lead to decreased battery capacity.

Leaving alarms running, or any applications without shutting them down will drain the battery life as they run and continue to keep the screen illuminated. It’s also recommended to text more often than talking on the phone, which requires significantly more power.

If you think there is a problem with the battery then perform the tests outlined in the related video to determine if your battery is in acceptable physical condition before attempting to fix your battery. Also be sure there is no acid leaking out of the battery. If so, discard immediately without making direct skin contact with the battery. Be sure your phone is unplugged whenever you remove or install the battery.

Many people are used to coming home, plugging in their phones at night, and unplugging them again when they leave. Leaving your phone charging too long or overcharging is a serious obstacle to prolonging a battery’s life. http://www.cellularaccessory.com/batmain.html

Overcharging any battery is a sure way to lose fuel cell power over time. Only charge the phone until the battery is full. Then you must unplug the device and let the power cells run down to almost nothing before plugging it back into the charger. This will not only save your battery, it will save you money on your electric bill by decreasing power consumption from the outlet.

Battery cells are much like muscles, in that if they are not exercised regularly, they will atrophy and be useless when called upon. Allowing your phone to only have enough power to be fully charged helps keep power cells from being worn down due to constant power supply cycling through the cells.

Letting the phone run down to almost no power ensures each fuel cell gets a good, thorough workout each lifecycle of the battery. On the Nokia 2100, this could mean up to several days between charges, and significantly less demand on a battery’s life.

With the previous steps accomplished, your phone is protected against most internal factors which drain power reserves. However, external forces such as accidents, dropping the phone, loss, etc. can also have a pronounced impact on the life of your Nokia 2100 battery.

Other notable risk factors include mistreatment and abuse to the phone. Whether accidental or deliberate (after, say, your favorite team loses the big game) damage has a cumulative effect on electronic devices. Repeated dropping could rupture fuel cells, damage circuitry, and otherwise wreak havoc with your phone's lifespan.

Make sure to keep your Nokia 2100 safe in a purse, pocket, or other place safe from spills, extreme temperatures, and of course blunt trauma. Spills will short out batteries immediately if not rectified, and the cause of a phone being destroyed after being submerged in liquid is often the shock from the battery as it continues to try and power the phone.

We’ve all seen a cell phone drop and the back cover and battery each go flying in a different direction, which over time will negate even proper charging techniques and proper usage. A protective case is a cheap and simple option to keep your phone, and your battery safe and sound.