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    Charging XPS 1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by hrbaban, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. hrbaban

    hrbaban Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi . . .

    I want to know when battery charged 100% and laptop connect to AC power , is there any problem for battery ?

    I mean which is better :
    1- when i use laptop , it connect to AC power without battery
    2- when i use laptop , it connect to AC power with battery
    3- when battery charged 100% i must remove battery ?
     
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    So far I've kept mine connected to the AC adapter w/ battery almost 24/7, only removing adapter when I need to bring it along. At first I removed the battery coz my last laptop had diminished battery life, but then realized it's unbalanced. So far battery life is more or less the same as it was when I first got it.
     
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you always use the notebook on AC power, then disconnecting the battery could help prolong the battery’s life time. But if you regularly switch between main power and battery, then leave it intact.
     
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    hooligan001 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, I'm prety sure that if you leave the AC adapter plugged in, it will charge the battery to 100% and then "switch it off".

    Now your machine will be directly powered from the AC adapter, bypassing the battery, ensuring as little battery cycling as possible and prolonging lifespan.

    Hope this helps
     
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Agree :) Also, some laptops may even stop charging at 95%. This is done to avoid short discharge/charge cycles which ultimately help prolong the overall life of the battery.
     
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    hrbaban Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is your notebook ?
    Are you sure when notebook connect to ac power and battery is plug in , it will charge the battery to 100% and then "switch it off" and ?
    How do i test it ?

    Thanks...
     
    hrbaban, Dec 24, 2008
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