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    prolonging the life of my laptop's battery question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by i5evoSwift3814, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. i5evoSwift3814

    i5evoSwift3814 Notebook Consultant

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    My laptop is turned on most of the day and I mainly use AC power with the battery in the laptop. Will the life span of the battery be shortened if its fully charged at 100% while using AC power at the same time? Will overcharging it while using AC power most of the day be bad for it? Since I mainly use AC power, should I take out the battery when it's charged at 100% or just leave it in the laptop. I want to maximize the life of my laptops battery, so what is the best method to do so? If anyone has great advice to share please do. I have an HP dv series laptop. Thanks
     
    i5evoSwift3814, Sep 14, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Please read the Battery Guide, and the stickies.
     
    Lithus, Sep 14, 2007
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