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    N75 : Keeping the battery or removing it ?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by IlanD, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. IlanD

    IlanD Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys ,

    I'm using a N75 ASUS notebook . It has a fixed place on my desk and I'm using it as my primary desktop replacement computer .
    I expect to move it rarely from this place , maybe once in a month or even rarer .
    I would like to ask for your advice regarding it battery . Since it is connected permanently to the 220V power supply , should I remove its battery in order not to lose from its capacity ? Or maybe should I keep the battery installed even I'm not use the notebook portability ?

    Tnx in advance !
     
    IlanD, Dec 1, 2011
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    You can drain it to a 40% charge and put it in a ziploc bag in your refrigerator. That is what I do with my extra batteries.

    However, in some cases, the battery is useful even if the notebook is always on a desk. For example as a backup if your mains power fails.

    If the AC adapter is at all underpowered and the computer is pushed to full load, the battery will be used to pull the extra power.

    The main question is how hot your battery will get if it is left in place. The hotter it gets the more it degrades; it is more of a consideration if it is constantly exposed to exhaust heat, local heat from the sun or a heater, or if it's generally a hot climate where you live. You can of course always get a notebook cooler to alleviate that problem.

    Don't worry about overcharging, the battery circuit is designed to stop charging at 95% to prevent that.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 1, 2011
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  3. yonireshef83

    yonireshef83 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,

    If you intend on using your laptop as a normal pc, meaning not as a mobile workstation, i'll advise you to charge your battery to a level of at least 40%. Then disconnect it and place it in a cold place.

    Once in a while i would use it just to keep it exercised.

    Cheers :D
     
    yonireshef83, Dec 7, 2011
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  4. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    I've actually done the same with my batteries, although I've gotten some strange looks from the relatives when they see it in the fridge. If you are using it as a desktop replacement and not moving it around a lot (which is what I do with that particular machine), that's a good way to help save on the battery and bring down some of the extra heat they tend to produce.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Dec 7, 2011
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