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    Battery removal??

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by dawneclipse, Aug 11, 2005.

  1. dawneclipse

    dawneclipse Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi..

    i have an acer 1692 Wlmi....is it alright to disconnect and remove or reconnect the battery while the computer is switched on..also...is it harmful for the battery if it is charged over the limit...

    thanks in advance
     
  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    If you take the battery out while the computer is on, it will of course abruptly shut off, unless it's also plugged in. If it's plugged in, removing the battery will have no effect. As for over charging, that's not possible, it will stop accepting current once it's full.