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Do you own a laptop but only really use it plugged into a power socket?
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..Originally Posted by GQgeek
What purpose does removing the battery server? If you want to plug it into a wall, do that.
As the number of charges to the batttery increase, the amount of time it holds the charge decreases, eventually requiring replacement. Of course, we are talking about a couple of hundred charges before you notice any duration issues but if you want to be a cheap bastard, you can go the route of taking the battery out and only using it when really needed. Also, you won't get the battery heat if there is no battery in it.
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Actually, running it removed is a good idea. It wears down the battery if the battery's fully charged and you've still got it connected. ... at least that's what the guys at the Apple store said.Originally Posted by Nananine
This is true. It's not unlike your cell phone. Charge it too often or when the battery is not empty and you shorten the lifespan of the battery.
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You can obviate most of the negative consequences of progressive battery life deterioriation by cycling it once in a while, i.e. draining it to absolutely empty and then recharging it. This is also something you should do the first time you use your laptop. It's not a cure-all, but I don't have the time to fuss about with removing the battery from my laptops every time they're plugged in.
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You can obviate most of the negative consequences of progressive battery life deterioriation by cycling it once in a while, i.e. draining it to absolutely empty and then recharging it. This is also something you should do the first time you use your laptop. It's not a cure-all, but I don't have the time to fuss about with removing the battery from my laptops every time they're plugged in.Originally Posted by holymadness
Most laptop instructions (and phones for that matter) include a notice to charge for several hours before using the battery for the first time.
I wouldn't even call a full drain/recharge a cure-all, it's more of a maintenance task that equates to changing the oil in your car. If you DON'T do this you are just hurting the overall life span of your battery.
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Nickel Cadmium Batteries retain an internal memory.
That is why they never seem to work well for long.
They must be completely 100% drained before re-charging,
otherwise they won't take a full charge, even though they indicate they are fully charged.
Investing in a Battery Drainer, may give you some extended life on the battery's re-chargeability.
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...meta=&aq=f&oq=
Lithium-Ion Batteries apparently CAN be re-charged without complete 100% drain.
However,
It is advised that you do not let a Lithium-Ion battery drain 100% in the first place.
Apparently that shortens its life.
They are rated for 300- 100% drains & charges.
I also often use my laptop on AC power, but leave the battery installed.
Perhaps some Google-ing is in order,
as I am not certain whether or not this harms the battery.
My IBM Manual said nothing on this.
That is why they never seem to work well for long.
They must be completely 100% drained before re-charging,
otherwise they won't take a full charge, even though they indicate they are fully charged.
Investing in a Battery Drainer, may give you some extended life on the battery's re-chargeability.
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...meta=&aq=f&oq=
Lithium-Ion Batteries apparently CAN be re-charged without complete 100% drain.
However,
It is advised that you do not let a Lithium-Ion battery drain 100% in the first place.
Apparently that shortens its life.
They are rated for 300- 100% drains & charges.
I also often use my laptop on AC power, but leave the battery installed.
Perhaps some Google-ing is in order,
as I am not certain whether or not this harms the battery.
My IBM Manual said nothing on this.
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Most laptop instructions (and phones for that matter) include a notice to charge for several hours before using the battery for the first time.Originally Posted by BrettChaotix
the point is that li-ion batteries are said to have no memory effect, which they actually have the first time they are charged.
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As the number of charges to the batttery increase, the amount of time it holds the charge decreases, eventually requiring replacement. Of course, we are talking about a couple of hundred charges before you notice any duration issues but if you want to be a cheap bastard, you can go the route of taking the battery out and only using it when really needed. Also, you won't get the battery heat if there is no battery in it.Originally Posted by edmorel
+1 exactly what I was going to say. The battery will become depleated if prolonged charging occurs
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who cares, if your anything like me you'll replace your laptop before the battery becomes unusable. and if not, well batteries aren't that expensive and getting cheaper. although iphones/ipods could cause a bit of inconvenience...
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