In the age of the computer and the Internet, laptops have become ubiquitous. Laptops are designed for mobile use. In furtherance of this aim, laptops run on lower power batteries. The laptop battery is one of its most important parts. Most current laptops use lithium ion batteries, although some newer models use lithium polymer technology. Laptop batteries are not designed to last more than five hours. And the battery's performance decreases with time, leading to the need to replace the battery within three years.

Laptops are convenient but they do require care and attention. Laptops are not always as sturdy as they should be to absorb the minor shocks of a daily commute. And it is important to remember that the components of a laptop, including its battery and LCD screen, are fragile as well. The ease and comfort of using a laptop makes them the center of our increasingly busy lives. Indeed, many of us have gotten so use to the idea of having a laptop handy to write, conduct an internet search, and communicate with colleagues, friends, and family that we've forgotten just how much wear and tear we put on our laptops through daily use.

However, replacing a laptop battery does not have to be difficult. There now many firms that manufacture and distribute high quality laptop battery replacements at good value. The most important first step in laptop battery replacement is becoming familiar with the many different brands available. Not all computer manufacturers are the same. Knowing a bit about the specifications and expectations of Toshiba or Acer or Dell or Apple, for example, can help a potential buyer get a better understanding of the product they are thinking of buying.

It is just as important to have a handle on the specifics of a laptop screen. This is the most important user-interface component of a laptop. Replacing a laptop screen is a delicate task because laptop users have different needs. Some use laptops mostly for emails, internet searches, and word processing; others may use their laptop for design and project development; still others may use it to watch film and television or play games. These different requirements demand different levels of pixel clarity and graphics. The executive who spends all day typing correspondence or working on power point charts may want an LCD that is easy on the eyes. The photographer who is trying to put together a digital photo project may need an LCD that offers better than average graphics for photos and videos. One could multiply the examples, but the point is clear: knowing one's user needs is crucial to discerning what kind of laptop screen is appropriate.

Laptops will continue to play an important role in everyday life. As technology advances it is likely that laptops will become more robust and better able to withstand the demands made upon them by their users. However, the fundamental need to maintain laptops by replacing their component parts will remain. The firms dedicated to such replacement will continue to be useful to laptop users.