Hey Jo~ I saw your response over at the Stumble Inn, but want to post here, so more know what I think happened. I believe you hit the nail on the head w/overheating my battery. I used to sit my laptop on my lap on top of a pillow to protect my legs and it would get so hot on my lap. So, at Christmas, I aske DH to find me something that would detour the heat from the battery, yet provide comfort for me.

He found the coolest thing. It's for a laptop and it's a lightweight stable surface, curved to fit on a lap, w/a cushion type pillow velcroed to the bottom to provide comfort for my legs. My lap/legs don't feel the heat and the battery is now able to breathe. But, I know that damage was done before I got it, so that's why he ordered me a new battery.

The info you provided is very helpful and I will definitely follow the protocol to prolong my new batterie's life. Hopefully, I'll get one that hasn't been sitting in a warehouse somewhere for a while. Thanks again everyone.

Oh and Moi had given me some similar info, so thank you too, Muwah!