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    Battery issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by BrightStar, Sep 14, 2012.

  1. BrightStar

    BrightStar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hiya

    I normally use my M17x R2 as desktop replacement and it is continuously on power supply. If I remove the battery from the laptop and keep it separate, would it be better rather than leaving it in?

    Thanks
     
    BrightStar, Sep 14, 2012
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    mx308250 Notebook Guru

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    Hi, I have researched (googled) this topic a few times and each time it was shown to not matter much. Lithium Ion batteries that these use does not build up a recharge memory that neeeds to be drained like a nicad or other battery. They also have a shelf life so either way should last about the same. For example if you order a "new" lithium ion battery that has been on the shelf 5 years unused it will probably not work too well. I always leave mine in...
     
    mx308250, Sep 14, 2012
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  3. BrightStar

    BrightStar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cheers for that :)
     
    BrightStar, Sep 19, 2012
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    Alienware-Natalia_J Company Representative

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    This is correct, lithium ion batteries will actually last longer if charged constantly. It´s actually recommended to always have the charge percentage above 60%.
     
    Alienware-Natalia_J, Sep 19, 2012
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