The discharge time will vary by user. It depends on the features you are using in your laptop during the time you are using the Dell Inspiron 1526 battery.
There are some tips for maximizing discharge time:
1.Store the battery in a cool dry location.
2.set the Power Management settings to "Max Dell Inspiron 1526 battery ".
3.Do Remove the battery from the notebook PC when it is not being used or charged for a long period!
4.buy another Hi-Quality & High Capacity battery to extend the overall operating time on battery.
5.Lower the brightness on the display.
